World Chess Championship
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The World Chess Championship is the match that determines the world's top chess player.
Held since 1886, it typically pits the reigning champion against a challenger who has earned the right through qualifying tournaments.
Matches consist of multiple games, with draws common at the highest level.
Carlsen dominated the World Chess Championship for over a decade.
- FischerGerman surname, angler
- CarlsenTop-ranked chess player
- grandmasterSupreme competitive title
- checkmateInescapable capture position
- MoscowRussia's capital city
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