#agadmator Masnus Carlsen is White, Sergey Karjakin is Black.
Magnus Carlsen has retained the world chess championship
Norway’s Magnus Carlsen has successfully defended the world chess championship after winning today’s rapid-game playoff with a victory in the third and fourth game after draws in the first two. The world’s top-ranked player, who turns 26 today, has finally seen off the dogged efforts of Russian challenger Sergey Karjakin. Respect to Sergey for amazing play as well!