Chess: 'Unmotivated' Magnus Carlsen will not defend world championship title, FIDE says show goes on

Carlsen had crushed Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi 7.5-3.5 in his fifth straight victorious title match last December.

It's official! Magnus Carlsen will NOT defend his title

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Carlsen Not To Defend World Title

Magnus Carlsen will not defend his World Chess Championship title in 2023, Magnus Carlsen

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🏆 Magnus Carlsen is the winner of the 2023 FIDE World Cup! 🏆 Magnus prevails against Praggnanandhaa in a thrilling tiebreak and adds one more prestigious trophy to his collection! Congratulations! 👏 : r/chess

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Magnus Carlsen will not defend world chess title next year

Magnus Carlsen Will Not Defend World Championship Title

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World champion chess player says he won't defend title

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