World Chess Championship

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Game, Chess
Life Id
OL6711189044387
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world-chess-championship
Life Type
Organization Life
Date of founding
1885-12-31
Founded In :
New York
Operating Status :
Operating
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History Editorial Network (HEN)
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Created On
2025-08-20
Updated On
2025-12-22
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Artist: Jean-Henri Marlet/ Dorotheum
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48 Moments
2024
Gukesh Dommaraju Wins 2024 World Chess Championship
2023
Ding Liren Becomes World Chess Champion in 2023
2021
Magnus Carlsen Retains World Chess Title in 2021
2018
Magnus Carlsen Defends World Chess Title in 2018
2016
Magnus Carlsen Retains World Chess Title in 2016
2014
Magnus Carlsen Defends World Chess Title in 2014
2013
Magnus Carlsen Becomes World Chess Champion in 2013
2012
Viswanathan Anand Retains World Chess Title in 2012
2010
2008
Viswanathan Anand Dominates 2008 World Chess Championship
2007
2006
Vladimir Kramnik Becomes Undisputed Champion in 2006
2005
Veselin Topalov Shines at 2005 World Chess Championship
Top Chess Player Retires While Ranked First
2002
Ruslan Ponomariov Becomes Youngest Champion in 2002
2000
Vladimir Kramnik Becomes World Champion
1999
Alexander Khalifman Triumphs at the 1999 World Chess Championship
1998
Anatoly Karpov Retains FIDE World Title in 1998
1996
1995
Kasparov defeats Anand in PCA World Chess Championship
1993
Undisputed World Chess Champion Since Kasparov's Split
1990
1987
Kasparov Retains Title After Draw
1986
1985
Garry Kasparov becomes World Chess Champion
1981
Karpov vs. Korchnoi: The 1981 World Chess Championship
1975
Anatoly Karpov becomes World Chess Champion
1972
Bobby Fischer becomes World Chess Champion
1969
Boris Spassky wins World Chess Championship