Magnus Carlsen to give up World Championship title

5-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen today ended months of speculation by announcing he will not defend his title. The 31-year-old Norwegian is not retiring and vows “to be the best in the world, and not care about the World Championship!” That means Chinese world no. 2 Ding Liren’s last-round Candidates Tournament win against Hikaru Nakamura has earned him a lucrative match against Ian Nepomniachtchi.

The first reactions of Carlsen's withdrawal from the WCC title

Magnus Carlsen to give up World Championship title

Magnus Carlsen to give up World Championship title - Chessable

Norway's Magnus Carlsen Wins FIDE World Chess Championship 2021 - Bloomberg

Magnus Carlsen Is Forfeiting His World Title. Replacing Him Won't Be Easy - Forbes India

World Chess Championship 2016 - Wikipedia

International Chess Federation on X: Magnus Carlsen, one of the greatest chess players of all time, turns 33 today. Happy birthday, Champ! 🎂 🎉 Did you know that, on this day in

Magnus Carlsen gives up his World Chess Champion title

Magnus Carlsen Is Back To Defend His Chess Title