Chess crown: in Sochi, but without Russia
Magnus Carlsen (right) and Vichy Anand in the 2013 match. Chennai, India In Sochi, the match for the world chess crown continues. World Champion Magnus Carlsen defends his title in a duel with a contender, ex-champion of the world Vichy Anand In Sochi, the match for the world chess crown continues. World champion Magnus Karlsen (Norway) defends his title in a duel with a contender, ex-champion of the world Vichy Anand (India). The situation is very unusual.