Norwegian chess prodigy Magnus Carlsen has become the world champion, beating Indian title holder Viswanathan Anand.

Carlsen, 22, secured a draw to win the World Chess Championship in 10 games, with two left to play.

Carlsen won the match in Chennai, India, with a score of 6.5-3.5. He has now achieved the highest rating of all time.

But he misses out on being the youngest player to win the title. That honour goes to the Russian Garry Kasparov.

He was younger by just a few weeks.

Speaking at a press conference after the victory, Carlsen said he was "very very happy to have won and to have completed this match.

"Let's write the history books later!" he added.

Carlsen has won 60% of the total prize fund of $2.24m (£1.4m), while Anand takes home the rest.

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