FIDE World Chess Championship 2016

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 Championship 2016
FIDE World Chess Champion 2016 Magnus Carlsen Norway

FIDE World Chess Championship 2016