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.

Magnus Carlsen not to defend World Chess Championship title in 2023

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

Carlsen's Epic Game

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

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

The Streatham & Brixton Chess Blog: November 2010

World Chess Championship 2013 Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen at Chennai Hyatt Regency: viswanathan anand

Why did Nepomniachtchi not take the rook on a3 on move 53 (thereby presumably winning an exchange) in game 6 of the world chess championship? - Quora

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

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

Magnus Carlsen Will Not Defend World Championship Title

May 2013 ~ Chess Magazine Black and White

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