Who won the Candidates chess 2013?
The 2013 Candidates Tournament was an eight-player chess double round-robin tournament that took place in the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Savoy Place, London, from 15 March to 1 April 2013. Magnus Carlsen, the winner of the Candidates Tournament 2013, advanced to the World Chess Championship 2013 match.
Who defeated Viswanathan Anand in chess in 2012?
Boris Gelfand
The World Chess Championship 2012 was a chess match between the defending World Champion Viswanathan Anand of India and Boris Gelfand of Israel, winner of the 2011 Candidates Tournament. After sixteen games, including four rapid games, Anand retained his title.
Who is the best chess player in India?
Viswanathan Anand
Decorated players Viswanathan Anand became the first sportsperson to receive the second highest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan, in 2008 after becoming the undisputed World Chess Champion in 2007. Nineteen different individuals have received top sports honours of India as of 2020.
Who is the best chess player of all time?
1) Garry Kasparov (1963) – Greatest of the Greats.
When will the 2013 FIDE World Chess Championship match take place?
The 2013 FIDE World Chess Championship match will take place 07-28 November in Chennai, India. It is a match for the highest crown in chess between the Defending Champion Viswanathan Anand (India) and the Challenger Magnus Carlsen (Norway).
Who is the No 1 chess player in 2013?
Magnus Carlsen is World Chess Champion 2013! LIVE! Magnus Carlsen (Norway, World No1. in the FIDE rankings) won the Candidates Tournament 2013, played in London in the beginning of the year, after the thrilling finish to become the official challenger of reigning World Champion Viswanathan Anand.
Is Magnus Carlsen the world champion of chess?
“Magnus Carlsen World Champion of Chess”. ChessVibes. Retrieved 22 November 2013. ^ “Chennai WC G1: Anand holds Carlsen to 16-move draw”. Chessbase News. 9 November 2013.