Magnus Carlsen, the 22-year old Norwegian, on November 7th defeated Vishwanathan Anand who has been the undisputed champion for the last 7 years

The new Chess World Champion

Magnus Carlsen, the new World Chess Champion, was today awarded his championship trophy and a sum amount of Rs 9.9 crores from the Tamil Nadu government as prize money along with a laurel wreath. 

Magnus Carlsen, new World Chess Champion

Magnus Carlsen is seen here with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, J Jayalalitha, receiving the prize money cheque from her. 



Carlsen defeated former chess champion, Vishwanathan Anand, by 6, 5-3, 5 in the match held on November 7.


Carlsen awarded Rs 9.9 crore in prize money

Vishwanathan Anand was on November 7th defeated by the 22-year old Norwegian, Magnus Carlsen,

The last 10th game (out of 12 possible) finished in a draw after 65 moves of play and Carlsen accumulated the necessary 6,5 points to claim the title.

Vishwanathan Anand, a close second

Vishwanathan Anand was awarded prize money of Rs 6.3 crore by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha today along with a shield for securing the second place.

The match was sponsored by the Tamil Nadu Government, which allocated Rs 29 crore for the Championship, and organised by FIDE and AICF.