February 12, 2026 12:47 am (IST)
Chess: 8th games ends in a draw
Sochi, Nov 18 (IBNS) In the eight game of the World Chess Championship, Viswanathan Anand drew with his opponent Magnus Carlsen of Norway.
Magnus Carlsen maintained his one point lead.
The match lasted for 41 moves.
Magnus leads the match 4.5-3.5 as four more games will be played in the upcoming days.
Anand was defeated by the same opponent in Chennai last year to lose the title.
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