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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lawrence Ostlere

Magnus Carlsen wins Chess World Championship 2018 after beating Fabiano Caruana in tie-breakers

Magnus Carlsen beat Fabiano Caruana after a long tense match ( Reuters )

Magnus Carlsen retained his world chess crown after finally seeing off the challenge of American Fabiano Caruana in a best-of-four tie-breakers. 

Carlsen won the first three tie-breakers to end the impasse after the pair had drawn all 12 of their matches, something unprecedented in the 132-year history of the competition. 

The Norwegian grandmaster sealed the third defence of a world title that he first won in 2013, dominated the much faster format used to decide a drawn match.

Carlsen also takes away the €1m (£880,000) top prize.

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