The FIDE World Chess Championship 2016, held in New York City, USA, from November 11 to November 30, featured Magnus Carlsen, representing Norway, defending his title against Russian challenger Sergey Karjakin, the winner of that year’s Candidates Tournament. The match ended in a 6–6 tie, with Karjakin leading after Game 8 and Carlsen equalizing in Game 10. In the rapid tiebreaks, Carlsen won 3–1 to retain his title. The championship highlighted Karjakin’s defensive prowess and Carlsen’s composure in critical moments, culminating in his brilliant queen sacrifice in the final tiebreak game.
Magnus Carlsen – Sergey Karjakin 6 – 6
Tiebreaks: 2,5 – 0,5
Game 1
Game 2
Game 3
Game 4
Game 5
Game 6
Game 7
Game 8
Game 9
Game 10
Game 11
Game 12
Tie breaks
Game 13
Game 14
Game 15
Game 16
FIDE World Chess Champion 2016 Magnus Carlsen Norway