World Chess Championship
The World Chess Championship is held to determine the world champion of chess.
Fast Facts
- Men and women are eligible to compete
- Began in 1886
- 2007 Champion: Viswanathan Anand
- Separate divisions for women, juniors, seniors and computers
- Computers are banned from competing for the open title
2008 Championship
The 2008 World Chess Championship will take place between October 14 and November 2. The match will be between the 2007 champion, Viswanathan Anand, and the previous world champion, Vladimir Kramnik. The two have played 51 matches against each other since 1989. Anand has won four and Kramnik has won six. The other 41 matches resulted in a draw.
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Chess | How to Play Chess | Bobby Fischer | Vladimir Kramnik | Viswanathan Anand
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