The FIDE World Chess Championship 2007, held as an eight-player double round-robin tournament in Mexico City from September 12 to September 30, crowned the 15th Official World Chess Champion: Viswanathan Anand (b. 1969, representing India). Anand emerged victorious with an undefeated score of 9/14. The tournament featured defending champion Vladimir Kramnik and top contenders such as Boris Gelfand, Levon Aronian, and Peter Leko. Anand’s consistent and versatile play across formats secured him the title, making him the first undisputed champion since the 2006 unification. This triumph not only solidified Anand’s legacy but also marked a turning point in modern chess, as the world title was decided by tournament play rather than a match.
Final standings
Viswanathan Anand 9/14 points
Vladimir Kramnik 8
Boris Gelfand 8
Peter Leko 7
Peter Svidler 6,5
Alexander Morozevic 6
Levon Aronian 6
Alexander Grischuk 5,5
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FIDE World Chess Champion 2007 Viswanathan Anand India