Vishwanathan Anand is World Chess King

The dispute is over. Viswanathan Anand is world chess champion without a shadow of a doubt. The Indian overcame a spirited challenge from Vladimir Kramnik of Russia by drawing Game 11 of the 12-game series in Bonn on Wednesday to put at rest questions about his ability to perform against quality opposition in match-play.

A 6.5-4.5 win in the series against Kramnik gave him the world title for the third time, his first in match-play.