GM Vishwanathan Anand is the new world Chess Champion of 2007, after drawing with Peter Leko, in the 14th and last round of the World Chess Championship in Mexico, 2007.
In the press conference, the new champion mentioned "You can imagine how I feel. I won a big tournament last year and this is something very special for me. I want to thank all my friends that helped me a lot. I want to thank my wife that has done everything to keep me in a good shape for competing. I also want to thank my trainer. And most of all I want to thank Mexico for its hospitality, not in so many places you can find as many chess fans as here. I always feel great in Mexico. At this moment, I can recall Mr. Saggiante's words that this would be an unforgettable championship."
On the other hand, the Hungarian Peter Leko congratulated Anand, the new champion for his triumph. "I congratulate him because he deserves it. The organization was excellent, and as far as I can tell, I will keep on fighting for the title."
Vishwanathan Anand was born in Madras, India, on December 11, 1969; he obtained the GM title at 16 years of age. In 1987 he was the World Juvenile Champion in Philippines. In the year 2000, he won for the first time the World Title, and according to the contract he signed with FIDE in the beginning of next year he will have to renew his title playing against the last champion Vladimir Kramnik.
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