"Not Part Of This Circus Anymore": Magnus Carlsen; Confirms He Will Not Challenge Gukesh (Image: X/MagnusCarlsen)
Former World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has announced that he will not challenge India’s D Gukesh for the title.
Carlsen who gave up his title in 2022 due to lack of motivation, said he is no longer interested in competing at the top level. “I’m not part of this circus anymore,” he said.
Carlsen also praised Gukesh for his magnificent performance in the World Chess Championship. “Gukesh was clearly fighting for the win,” he said. “He deserved to be the World Chess Champion.” Carlsen also credited Gukesh’s opponent, Ding Liren for putting up a good fight.
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Gukesh who is just 18 years old became the youngest World Chess Champion in history after defeating Ding Liren in the final match.
Carlsen said Gukesh’s victory was well-deserved given his impressive performance in the Candidates tournament and the Olympiad.
Carlsen has been one of the dominant players in the world of chess for over a decade. However, he has made it clear that he is no longer interested in competing at the top level.
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion after defeating title-holder Ding Liren of China in a thrilling final game of the 14-game showdown.
Gukesh secured the crucial 7.5 points to Liren’s 6.5, clinching victory in the last classical time control game, which had appeared destined for a draw for most of its course.
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The young chess prodigy whose calm and composed demeanor is a hallmark of his playing style, broke into a wide grin and raised his arms in celebration upon his triumph a stark contrast to his usual poker face at the chessboard.
Gukesh’s victory marks a monumental achievement surpassing the previous record held by the legendary Garry Kasparov of Russia, who became world champion at 22 in 1985.
