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.

Breaking News: Magnus Carlsen won't defend his title!

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

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Carlsen Not To Defend World Title

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

Carlsen Not To Defend World Title

Magnus Carlsen World Championship

If Magnus Carlsen loses the world championship and doesn't get it back at his next opportunity, is he likely to continue playing chess for a long time or might that shorten his

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