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Chess world championship 2013

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The chess world championship has concluded, with Magnus Carlsen victorious over Vishy Anannd. The passing of the baton to the new generation? We shall see. Congratulations to Magnus and to our northerly neighbor Norway. The vikings have returned? ;-)

Chess World Championship 2013

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The chess world championship 2013 reached half way and another win for Magnus Carlsen in game 6.  The crown of the chess world champion may be moving to the land of the Norse.  The main site has live coverage with video :  chennai2013 For in game chat goto  chessbomb.com . Also Jerry from  chess network  will be following and analysing the games from the world chess championship on  twitch tv.  Tough shift for Jerry, with a 4:30am start for the games, give him/them your support. All games start at 3pm (Indian Time) according to  evi.com .this is 9:30am in old money i.e. (London winter time) Dates Events Comments 07.11.2013 Opening Ceremony   { video } 09.11.2013 Game 1 {draw} {short draw 3 move repitition by Anand}  10.11..2013 Game 2 {draw} {e4 Caro-Kann Ananand takes the draw}   11.11.2013 Rest Day 12.11.2013 Game 3 {draw} Anand gains an advantage, Magnus escapes with a draw, K...