The three-week chess drama finally met the winner: Carlsen again defended the title

The victory forced one of the players of the prestigious match over 12 rounds to earn 6.5 points, but this scenario did not happen. As an indecision 6: 6, they decided to add extra secrets to the master of the world in fast chess. Carlsen, 22, has doubled Caruana three times in a quick match. The opponents had their chance after 25 minutes.

Carlsen confirmed that the game was not a problem in time. The first game led to wins with white figures for 55 games, while Caruano made a rough mistake in the 26th round and then surrendered three strokes later. In order to avoid defeat, he needed to win twice, but he did not even manage to get caught. After 51 strokes, Carlsen definitely secured his stay on the chess circuit for at least two years.

"I'm really happy, I can not say it was easy today, but it was very early in my favor, I felt like I did it. a good job, "he said. Carlsen told the British media. He gave the opponent a bow. "He was definitely the toughest challenger and the last few weeks have shown him" he added. Caruana was not disappointed. "Today, I have almost no chance" He admitted.

The Norwegian chess giant has ruled the world for 64 lots continuously since 2013. He won the fourth title in the series, before India and Višvanathan Ananda were defeated in 2013 and 2014, two years ago. the Russian Sergei Karjakin was finished. Caruana got the right to appeal to Carlsen thanks to his first place at the Berlin tournament.

Chess – World Championship Title (London):
Magnus Carlsen (NOR) – Fabiano Caruana (United States)

after the round 12: 6: 6
Tajbrejky v fast: 3: 0
/ Magnus Carlsen defended the title /

tags: chess Magnus Carlsen Fabiano Caruan

source:

TASR

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SITA / AP / Matt Dunham