u00a0What a fighting finale it was! The new World Champion Magnus Carlsen and outgoing holder Viswanathan Anand fought tooth and nail in the 10th and final game of their World Chess Championship match in Chennai yesterday. The fiery battle gutted all the pieces and left only both tired monarchs on the board. Carlsen (Norway) won the match 6.5-3.5.

The game started with Anand whipping out a sharp Sicilian defence and the spectators once again hoped for a fierce battle like Thursday. However, young Carlsen was not in a mood to play Anand on his home ground of tactical battle. He poured cold water on Anand’s plan by selecting calm Rossolimo Attack famous in the name of an American Master.