Norwegian Carlsen wins third World Chess Championship
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2016
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NEW YORK - Norwegian Magnus Carlsen won the World Chess Championship for the third consecutive time on Wednesday, beating his Russian challenger Sergei Karyakin in a tiebreaker.
Although Karyakin foiled predictions by tying Carlsen in 12 regular rounds, the Norwegian champion beat him in the final phase of four quickfire extra games.