Thursday, May 31, 2012

Chess Legend Vishwanathan Anand Retains Title of World Champion

Indian legend and World Chess Champion Vishwanathan Anand, retained his title on Wednesday after defeating Israel's Boris Gelfland in a tie breaker. Anand beat Gelfand in a four-round tie-breaker after the 12-match contest was tied at 6 for 6. Three of the four rapid chess games were drawn but the 42-year-old Indian edged out his challenger in the second game