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Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Claims Another Win Over World Champion Magnus Carlsen, Leads Standings

Indian ace Viswanathan Anand returned to winning ways, upstaging world No.1 Magnus Carlsen in the fifth round of the Classical section early on Monday in the Norway Chess tournament to climb to the top spot. After defeating the Norwegian superstar in the Blitz event that preceded the Classical section, Anand claimed the victory in a thrilling Armageddon (sudden death game) after the regular match ended in a 40-move draw. In the Armageddon, the 52-year old Anand recreated magic of old when he stunned Carlsen to post a win in 50 moves.

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand's Winning Run In Classical Event Ends, In Joint Lead With Magnus

India legend Viswanathan Anand's winning run in the 'Classical' event of the Norway Chess tournament came to an end after suffering a loss to American Wesley So in the fourth round on Saturday. The 52-year-old former world champion now shares the lead with Magnus Carlsen on 8.5 points each. The regular Classical game between Anand and So ended in a draw in 28 moves. The American then beat the Indian GM in 46 moves via the Armageddon (sudden death) game.

Norway Chess Tournament: Viswanathan Anand Remains On Top After Third Straight Win

Indian legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings. The 52-year-old Anand won the Armageddon (sudden death game) early on Friday after the regular classical match was drawn after 39 moves.

Norway Chess: Anand's winning run ends, but still in joint lead with Carlsen

Anand's winning run in the Classical event of the Norway Chess tournament came to an end after suffering a loss against American Wesley So in the fourth round here on Saturday. The 52-year-old former world champion now shares the lead with Magnus Carlsen on 8.5 points each.

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand's Winning Run In Classical Event Ends, In Joint Lead With Magnus

India legend Viswanathan Anand's winning run in the 'Classical' event of the Norway Chess tournament came to an end after suffering a loss to American Wesley So in the fourth round on Saturday. The 52-year-old former world champion now shares the lead with Magnus Carlsen on 8.5 points each. The regular Classical game between Anand and So ended in a draw in 28 moves. The American then beat the Indian GM in 46 moves via the Armageddon (sudden death) game.

Chess: Carlsen recovers in Stavanger while seven-year-old eyes Expert record

Magnus Carlsen recovered from a slow start to score a third round win following two lacklustre draws this week at Stavanger, the Norway tournament which the world champion has won on its last three renewals.

Viswanathan Anand defeats Wang Hao for third straight win to remain on top in Norway

Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament here as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings. The 52-year-old Anand won the Armageddon (sudden death game) early on Friday after the regular classical match was drawn after 39 moves. The Armageddon saw the former world champion pip Hao in 44 moves to take his points tally to 7.5. He is followed by American Wesley So, who is on 6 points, and world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen (5.5). This is the Indian ace's third straight win in the Classical section after having beaten Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Veselin Topalov (Bulgaria) in the first two rounds.

Norway Chess Tournament: Viswanathan Anand Remains On Top After Third Straight Win

Indian legend Viswanathan Anand continued his winning run in the Classical section of the Norway Chess tournament as he defeated China's Wang Hao in the third round to remain on top of the standings. The 52-year-old Anand won the Armageddon (sudden death game) early on Friday after the regular classical match was drawn after 39 moves.

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Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand Claims Another Win Over World Champion Magnus Carlsen, Leads Standings

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand's Winning Run In Classical Event Ends, In Joint Lead With Magnus

Norway Chess Tournament: Viswanathan Anand Remains On Top After Third Straight Win

Norway Chess: Anand's winning run ends, but still in joint lead with Carlsen

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand's Winning Run In Classical Event Ends, In Joint Lead With Magnus

Chess: Carlsen recovers in Stavanger while seven-year-old eyes Expert record

Viswanathan Anand defeats Wang Hao for third straight win to remain on top in Norway

Norway Chess Tournament: Viswanathan Anand Remains On Top After Third Straight Win