Magnus Carlsen Becomes World Chess Champion in 2013

The 2013 World Chess Championship was held from November 9 to 25 in Chennai, India, featuring reigning champion Viswanathan Anand and challenger Magnus Carlsen. Carlsen, at nearly 23 years old, secured the title with a score of 6½–3½, winning three games and drawing seven. The match was decided after Game 10, with Carlsen needing only a draw in the final game to clinch victory. His consistent and dynamic play throughout the match earned him the title of 16th World Chess Champion. This championship marked a major milestone in Carlsen's career, establishing him as a dominant force in chess and symbolizing a new era for the game globally.