The FIDE World Chess Championship 2012, held in Moscow, Russia, from May 10 to May 30, saw the 15th Official World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand (b. 1969, representing India), defend his title against Boris Gelfand of Israel. The match, played in a best-of-12 format, ended in a 6–6 tie, with each player scoring one win and the rest of the games drawn. The championship was decided by a rapid tiebreak, where Anand’s superior speed and precision secured a 2.5–1.5 victory. Anand’s triumph marked his fourth consecutive successful title defense and highlighted his ability to excel under immense pressure. Notably, this match featured one of the shortest games in World Championship history, with Game 8 ending in just 17 moves.
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