Viswanathan Anand defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a thrilling armageddon in round five of Norway Chess on Monday to remain in top position.
Meanwhile, All India Chess Federation (AICF) on Sunday said it supports five-time world champion Anand's candidature for the position of world body's (FIDE) Deputy President. Anand will be contesting for the post as part of incumbent FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich's team.
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