With some changes, I don't rule out a return to World Championship cycle: Magnus Carlsen
During a chat with TOI, the 31-year-old spoke on his decision to not play the next World Championship clash, Norway's chances at the Olympiad and more. Excerpts:Was there a flashpoint when you realised you were not up for the World Championship final anymore?I have been thinking about this for quite a while. It's been on my mind, I would say, for the last one-and-half years and I have been pretty sure that I would not play another match after the one in 2021.


