Did Magnus Carlsen defend his title?

Magnus Carlsen has been world champion since he defeated Viswanathan Anand in 2013. He successfully defended the title in 2014, 2016, and 2018. The next world championship match was postponed from 2020 to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who has Magnus Carlsen defended his title against?

Ian Nepomniachtchi
Magnus Carlsen is defending his title against Ian Nepomniachtchi. Continuing a frustrating trend, the first five games have all been draws. The fifth world championship game between Magnus Carlsen of Norway and Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia on Wednesday in Dubai ended as the first four did. With a draw.

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How did Magnus Carlsen defend his World Chess Championship title?

Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana in games one, two, and three of the rapid playoff. He won 3.0-0.0 to defend his world championship title. Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana in game three of the rapid playoff to clinch the 2018 world chess championship.

How did Carlsen defend his World Championship title in 2018?

He won 3.0-0.0 to defend his world championship title. Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana in game three of the rapid playoff to clinch the 2018 world chess championship. After 12 draws in the classical games, Carlsen won all the games of the tiebreak to win 3.0-0.0.

How old is Magnus Carlsen now?

Magnus Carlsen (Norway) is the reigning world champion, who will be defending his title. He is 27 years old, and has held the title since 2013, when he defeated then world champion Viswanathan Anand of India. Carlsen is known as one of the biggest chess talents that ever lived. He became a grandmaster at the age of 13 years, 4 months and 27 days.

Who won the rapid playoff between Carlsen and Caruana?

Magnus Carlsen defeated Fabiano Caruana in games one, two, and three of the rapid playoff. He won 3.0-0.0 to defend his world championship title.