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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: 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 Registers Second Straight Win In Classical Event, Takes Lead

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand posted his second win on the trot, defeating Bulgarian Veselin Topalov in the Classical section to take the lead at the Norway Chess tournament. The 52-year-old Anand trumped his opponent in 36 moves in the battle of the veterans to make it two out of two after the second round late on Wednesday.

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 Tournament: Viswanathan Anand Registers Second Straight Win In Classical Event, Takes Lead

Indian Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand posted his second win on the trot, defeating Bulgarian Veselin Topalov in the Classical section to take the lead at the Norway Chess tournament. The 52-year-old Anand trumped his opponent in 36 moves in the battle of the veterans to make it two out of two after the second round late on Wednesday.

Viswanathan Anand Beats Magnus Carlsen In Norway Chess Blitz Event, Finishes Fourth

Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in round seven of the blitz event of the Norway Chess on way to a fourth-place finish. The former world champion, however, suffered defeats to Anish Giri (the Netherlands) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France) in the fourth and ninth round, respectively to finish with 5 points in the 10-player blitz event early on Tuesday.

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

Norway Chess Tournament: Viswanathan Anand Registers Second Straight Win In Classical Event, Takes Lead

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

Norway Chess Tournament: Viswanathan Anand Registers Second Straight Win In Classical Event, Takes Lead

Viswanathan Anand Beats Magnus Carlsen In Norway Chess Blitz Event, Finishes Fourth