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Anand beats challenger Topalov to retain world champion title

Anand beats challenger Topalov to retain world champion title

Indian chess champion Viswanathan Anand has won the last of the twelve games in his world championship confrontation against Bulgarian Grand Master Vesselin Topalov in Sofia. Anand retains his crown with a final score of 6.5 points to 5.5.

By News Wires (text)
 

AFP - India's defending champion Viswanathan Anand retained his world chess title on Tuesday by defeating Bulgarian challenger Veselin Topalov in the last of their 12-game duel.

Anand, nicknamed the "Tiger from Madras," beat Topalov on the 56th move after a series of twists.

The final game began with Anand and Topalov each having achieved two wins while seven games ended in a draw.

Date created : 11/05/2010 
Comments (1)

Anand is superb

by Nirmal (not verified) - 12/05/2010 - 06:50

Now Vishy is among all time great chess player without any doubt as he beats Topalov .His preparation and defence technique at Sofia was very good . Beating a player like Topalov by black pieces is nt a joke . Vishy , all Indians are proud of you ........

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