5-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen says he will not defend his title - OPB

Carlsen, a 31-year-old Norwegian native, was expected to have a rematch next year with Ian Nepomniachtchi, the Russian who he defeated in the 2021 world championship.
Carlsen, a 31-year-old Norwegian native, was expected to have a rematch next year with Ian Nepomniachtchi, the Russian who he defeated in the 2021 world championship.

Carlsen hi-res stock photography and images - Page 5 - Alamy

World chess champion won't defend title because he 'does not particularly like it

September 2013 ~ World Chess Championship 2013 Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen at Chennai Hyatt Regency

World Chess Championship 2013 Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen at Chennai Hyatt Regency: vladimir kramnik

Magnus Carlsen stays king of chess after winning his fifth world title - Hindustan Times

Chess World Champion Magnus Carlsen Won't Defend His Title - WSJ

Magnus Carlsen Is Giving Up His World Title. Replacing Him Won't Be Easy. - The New York Times

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World Human Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen

World chess champion resigned from match after first move. Here's what happened - Deseret News