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"It's Chaotic": Chess World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Reveals Why He Does Not Play In India

Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed world number one for over a decade, believes chess ratings today are somewhat "deflated" compared to the past but remains unfazed by the possibility of someone surpassing him. The five-time world champion, who held the title from 2013 to 2023, chose not to defend his crown, citing lack of motivation. Despite stepping back from classical tournaments, Carlsen's reign at the top is one of the longest and most dominant in chess history.

"It's Chaotic": Chess World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Reveals Why He Does Not Play In India

Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed world number one for over a decade, believes chess ratings today are somewhat "deflated" compared to the past but remains unfazed by the possibility of someone surpassing him. The five-time world champion, who held the title from 2013 to 2023, chose not to defend his crown, citing lack of motivation. Despite stepping back from classical tournaments, Carlsen's reign at the top is one of the longest and most dominant in chess history.

"I Don't Treat This As A World Championship Match": Chess Legend Garry Kasparov On D Gukesh-Ding Liren Title Clash

Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov doesn't consider the upcoming World Championship match between India's D Gukesh and China's Ding Liren as a contest between the world's top two players in the absence of five-time champion Magnus Carlsen. Kasparov believes with Carlsen, who hails from Norway, opting out of defending his title last year, the long line of world champions has come to an end.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen on how AI and tech are changing the game

When Magnus Carlsen started playing chess at the age of eight, he grew up in “a hybrid generation,” mainly playing on the board, he tells Euronews Next in an interview.

Magnus Carlsen To Come To Kolkata For Tata Steel India Chess Tournament

World No. 1 Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen will be the star attraction in the sixth edition of Tata Steel Chess India to be held here from November 13 to 17. It will be Carlsen's second appearance in the tournament. He had earlier participated in 2019 and had gone on to clinch the title. A strong Indian contingent, following its golden performance at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest recently, will see the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi among others competing in the prestigious event.

Magnus Carlsen To Come To Kolkata For Tata Steel India Chess Tournament

World No. 1 Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen will be the star attraction in the sixth edition of Tata Steel Chess India to be held here from November 13 to 17. It will be Carlsen's second appearance in the tournament. He had earlier participated in 2019 and had gone on to clinch the title. A strong Indian contingent, following its golden performance at the Chess Olympiad in Budapest recently, will see the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi among others competing in the prestigious event.

D Gukesh And Co Stress On Team Spirit After Chess Olympiad Heroics

A dream come true, a nice feeling. The maiden Chess Olympiad gold meant different things for the members of the five-strong Indian men's team, spearheaded stupendously by the youngest ever challenger to the world title -- D Gukesh. The 18-year-old issued a statement of sorts ahead of his eagerly-anticipated world championship clash in November against Ding Liren of China by registering one of the best ever individual performances in the just-concluded 45th Olympiad. "I am just super happy right now," Gukesh said after winning his final round game against giant-killer Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia on Sunday.

D Gukesh And Co Stress On Team Spirit After Chess Olympiad Heroics

A dream come true, a nice feeling. The maiden Chess Olympiad gold meant different things for the members of the five-strong Indian men's team, spearheaded stupendously by the youngest ever challenger to the world title -- D Gukesh. The 18-year-old issued a statement of sorts ahead of his eagerly-anticipated world championship clash in November against Ding Liren of China by registering one of the best ever individual performances in the just-concluded 45th Olympiad. "I am just super happy right now," Gukesh said after winning his final round game against giant-killer Vladimir Fedoseev of Slovenia on Sunday.

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"It's Chaotic": Chess World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Reveals Why He Does Not Play In India

"It's Chaotic": Chess World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Reveals Why He Does Not Play In India

"I Don't Treat This As A World Championship Match": Chess Legend Garry Kasparov On D Gukesh-Ding Liren Title Clash

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen on how AI and tech are changing the game

Magnus Carlsen To Come To Kolkata For Tata Steel India Chess Tournament

Magnus Carlsen To Come To Kolkata For Tata Steel India Chess Tournament

D Gukesh And Co Stress On Team Spirit After Chess Olympiad Heroics

D Gukesh And Co Stress On Team Spirit After Chess Olympiad Heroics