This is a chess game between Magnus Carlsen (W) and Garry Kasparov (B) from the 2004 Reykjavik Rapid. It was their first of two encounters. Carlsen was a 13-year-old International Master at the time. Opening: Cambridge Springs Defense 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 e6 5. Bg5 Nbd7 6. e3 Qa5 7. Nd2 Bb4 8. Qc2 O-O 9. Be2 e5 10. O-O exd4 11.

Magnus Carlsen is the new world champion. The Norwegian, 22, completed a 6.5-3.5 series triumph in Chennai on Friday and won the crown from India's Vishy Anand, 43, who had held the title since 2007.

Carlsen has held the No. 1 position in the FIDE World Chess Rankings since July 1, 2011, and trails only Garry Kasparov in time spent as the highest-rated player in the world. 5/9 Carlsen's peak
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