Carlsen - Anand will be the 2013 World Chess Championship
Magnus Carlsen has won the Candidates tournament 2013 and will be the official challenger of reigning World Champion Viswanathan Anand.
The World Chess Championship 2013 is scheduled for November this year, more information soon on Chessdom.com.
Magnus Carlsen won the Candidates after a few dramatic last days. He lost the lead against Ivanchuk, but managed to catch up with Kramnik after a supershow against Radjabov.
In the last round Carlsen lost to Svidler, but so did Kramnik to Ivanchuk.
Carlsen and Kramnik finished with equal points, but Carlsen was declared winner on tiebreak – more wins.
World Champion Viswanathan Anand wrote on Twitter: “Congratulations to Magnus! He always comes through. Vladimir made a huge impression with his play, but what can you do about this tiebreak?”
Reports: Round 1 / Round 2 / Round 3 / Round 4 / Round 5 / Round 6 / Round 7 / Round 8 / Round 9 / Round 10 / Round 11 / Round 12 / Round 13
Games: Replay all games here
Reviews: Anand wins World Chess Championship 2012 / Carlsen wins Candidates matches 2013
Magnus Carlsen - Vishy Anand 2013 is coming soon
