July 08, 2026 09:41 pm (IST)
Anand beats Carlsen in 3rd game
Sochi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Indian chess icon Viswanatha Anand bounced back and defeated Norway's Magnus Carlsen in the third game of the World Chess Championship here on Tuesday.
The win helped the Indian icon level at 1.5 points each with Carlsen.
Anand was defeated by the same opponent in Chennai last year to lose the title.
Current World Champion Magnus Carlsen had secured full point in the second game after both had drawn the opening game on Saturday.
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