Norwegian Carlsen beat Russian Nepomniachtchi in the 11th game and defended his world chess champion title ahead of schedule
The Norwegian Magnus Carlsen defeated the Russian Jan Nepomniachtchi in the 11th game for the world chess crown and defended his world champion title ahead of schedule. Chess.com reports. Carlsen played with black pieces. After winning the 11th match, he received 7.5 points, which made him out of reach for Nepomniachtchi, who has 3.5 points. In a match, only 14 games are meant, or so many until one of the participants scores 7.5 points. Competitions are held in Dubai from November 27th.