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World Chess Championship: Carlsen's nerves held up better, says Anand

In a battle of nerves between Norwegian World chess champion Magnus Carlsen held up his own better, said the losing challenger from India Viswanathan Anand Sunday.

Carlsen punishes 'nervous' Anand in Game 11, retains world chess title

World chess champion, Norway's Magnus Carlsen retained his title, defeating Indian challenger Viswanathan Anand in the 11th round of their title match at Russia Sunday.

World Chess Championship: Anand in a must-win situation against Carlsen

Trailing by a full point with just two games remaining, Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand would desperately need a victory to stay afloat against Norwegian Magnus Carlsen in the World Championship match in Sochi on Sunday.

World Chess Championship, Game 10 as it happened: Anand draws with Carlsen

Game 10 of the Anand vs Carlsen match begins at 1730 IST. We will have a live board, live streaming, analysis and tweets.

Go All In: If Anand wants to beat Carlsen now, he just has to risk everything

Game 10 begins at 1730 IST today. Anand has white pieces and a truckload of intent.

World Chess Championship as it happened: Anand battles Carlsen to draw in mammoth Game 7

Live coverage of the world chess championship game 7 between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.

Ahead of Game 7 against Carlsen, Anand needs a big pick-me-up

Left to rue his own mistakes in a stunning loss, Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand will aim to stage a quick comeback and improve his chances of regaining the World Championship crown from Magnus Carlsen when the two resume their battle on Monday.

Game 6, as it happened: Carlsen hands Anand a painful loss

At the end of the fifth round, both players have 2.5 points each in the 12-game match.

World Chess Championship Game 5: Anand, Carlsen agree to a draw

Live coverage of Game 5 of the World Chess Championship between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.

World Chess Championship: Carlsen holds Anand to a draw in game 5

Viswanathan Anand missed out on an opportunity to press for serious advantage and settled for a draw with defending champion Magnus Carlsen in the fifth game of the world chess championship now underway.