Magnus Carlsen Retains World Chess Title in 2016

The 2016 World Chess Championship was held from November 11 to 30 in New York City, featuring reigning champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and challenger Sergey Karjakin of Russia. The match consisted of 12 classical games, with the first player to reach 6½ points declared the winner. The series began with seven consecutive draws, followed by Karjakin's victory in Game 8, and Carlsen's win in Game 10, leveling the score to 6–6. The match proceeded to rapid tiebreaks, where Carlsen secured the title by winning three out of four games, concluding with a 3–1 victory in the tiebreaks. This championship was notable for its intense competition and strategic depth, with Carlsen's resilience under pressure and Karjakin's defensive prowess captivating chess enthusiasts worldwide. Carlsen's triumph marked his fourth World Chess Championship title, solidifying his reputation as one of the game's greats.