The 2012 World Chess Championship will be contested between Viswanathan Anand - the current World Chess Champion - and Boris Gelfand, winner of the 2011 Candidates Tournament. As of yet, a location has not been determined for this match; however, the tentative date for the match is April or May 2012.
Competitors
Viswanathan Anand: Current World Champion. As of June 2011, is rated #1 in the world with a live rating of 2817. Age 41, from India. Anand last defended his title in 2010, defeating Veselin Topalov 6.5-5.5.
Boris Gelfand: Challenger. As of June 2011, is rated #13 in the world with a live rating of 2746. Age 42, from Israel (originally from USSR). Gelfand won the right to challenge Anand by winning the 2011 Candidates Tournament.
