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Viswanathan Anand defeats Carlsen in Riyadh Championship

vishy-anand-file-afp [File] Viswanathan Anand defeated Magnus Carlsen in 34 moves | AFP

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand outclassed world number one Magnus Carlsen in the ninth round of the World Rapid Championship (WRC) on Wednesday.

Anand defeated Norway's Carlsen in 34 moves, avenging his 2013 World Championship loss.

Anand, by far, has been unbeaten in the tournament with five wins and four draws from the nine encounters.

The Indian Grandmaster currently is in lead with Vladimir Kramnik and Wang Hao in the ongoing Championship. 

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