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Facing Viswanathan Anand, whom he defeated last year to claim the title, Magnus Carlsen of Norway has again come out on top in the 2014 World Chess Championship match. After 11 games, the final score was 6.5-4.5 5.5 for Carlsen. Three games went to Carlsen, one to Anand, and seven were draws.
Anand’s performance this year was stronger than last, yet Carlsen was still able to outlast him, even after apparently falling asleep during one game.
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Wouldn’t the final score be 6.5 – 4.5?
3.5 points for the draws
3 point to Carlsen for the wins
1 point to Anand for his win.
Yes, that should have been 4.5. I’ve corrected the article. Thank you.