Norwegian Magnus Carlsen extended his dominance over the chess world by winning the World Chess Championship for the third consecutive time, beating his Russian challenger Sergei Karyakin in a tiebreaker.
The win puts Carlsen closer to the status of chess legends such as Garry Kasparov, who dominated the game for 15 years.
Although Karyakin foiled predictions by tying Carlsen in 12 regular rounds, the Norwegian champion beat him in the final phase of four quick-fire extra games.
The battle for the world chess crown ended up in the dramatic tiebreaker on Wednesday after a win apiece and nine draws.
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Source: Daily News & Analysis
