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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 28: Magnus Carlsen attends the Tie-break games of the World Chess Championship 2018 won by Norwegian title holder, Magnus Carlsen on November 28, 2018 in London, England. Kaspersky Lab is the Official Cybersecurity Partner of FIDE and the World Chess Championship -united by the values of intelligence, strategy and sophistication, and a combination of human expertise and advanced computer technologies, which is at the core of Kaspersky Lab business philosophy. (Photo by Nicky J Sims/Getty Images for Kaspersky Lab)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 28: Magnus Carlsen attends the Tie-break games of the World Chess Championship 2018 won by Norwegian title holder, Magnus Carlsen on November 28, 2018 in London, England. Kaspersky Lab is the Official Cybersecurity Partner of FIDE and the World Chess Championship -united by the values of intelligence, strategy and sophistication, and a combination of human expertise and advanced computer technologies, which is at the core of Kaspersky Lab business philosophy. (Photo by Nicky J Sims/Getty Images for Kaspersky Lab)
Being a world chess champion comes with a lot of responsibilities, but it should also be fun. To be there at the top. Observing everything like a king. Though the thing is, perhaps Magnus Carlsen has already lived every single one of these feelings in the last decade. However, does that mean he longer wants to be the world champion? Is he going to give away his title just like that?
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Five world championships, the highest-rated player ever, clearly the best chess player in the history of the game. Has it all become too boring for the Norwegian Grand Master Magnus Carlsen?
Is he playing the 2023 world championship or not?
Amidst all the hints by the world chess champion about his retirement, the chess fans are screaming just one question: Is it over? However, just like in chess, Carlsen has been working in mysteries here as well. Once again, he has broached the subject of retirement in his subtle manner. He said, “I have to admit that there have been times after the match that I had regrets about what I said after the match. Why didn’t I just make it simple and say that I am done?”
Carlsen once again spoke about why he is unlikely to play another World Championship match: “I wanted to quit while on top, and it’s clearly what’s most likely to happen, but who knows.”https://t.co/OBodcEoVYf pic.twitter.com/xlntISdUHj
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Still playing his riddles, Carlsen further added, “I wanted to quit while on top, and it’s clearly what’s most likely to happen, but who knows. I have changed opinions before, but when I have the same feeling for too long, it rarely changes back. So no, I am not closer to playing a title match than I was after the World Championship.”
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No one knows what Magnus Carlsen wants
The way Magnus Carlsen functions in the game of chess and in real life is still a mystery for everyone. After defending his world championship title against Russian Grand Master Ian Nepomniachtchi, he made a similar statement about retirement. However, only he can know for sure where his heart is.
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Although the decision about retirement makes sense given that he is at the top of his amazing career. But he plans to do so. It would be heartbreaking for all the fans around the world. Magnus Carlsen is the reason a million people follow chess, and without him, nothing would be the same.
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