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Why 22-Year-Old Magnus Carlsen Is the New King of Chess
Just over a week shy of his 23rd birthday, Magnus Carlsen today became one of the youngest players ever to ascend to the throne of the chess world by defeating long-reigning champion Vishy Anand in a match that was set to go 12 rounds but ended after just ten.
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Candidates – Magnus Carlsen (2872 – World #1)
Magnus Carlsen at WC Candidates, 2013 (2872 – World #1)