Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era

Magnus Carlsen rules out classical World Chess Championship return, shifting focus to new era

Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship.

Carlsen rules out World Championship return, still ‘better than the kids’

Carlsen, who has embarked on a journey to spice chess up with the creation of the Freestyle Grand Slam and his involvement in the Esports World Cup, feels he has nothing to prove.

Former world champion Magnus Carlsen still believes he is better than younger chess players. The Norwegian has reiterated that he will no longer play classical chess for the world championship title.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen rules out world championship return, says he’s still ‘better than the kids’

Asked if he would aim for the title again, Carlsen told Reuters on Monday: ‘I don’t see that at the moment. I think it’s very, very unlikely’

Chess-Carlsen rules out world championship return, still 'better than the kids'

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Gukesh elaborated how this situation has benefited Indian chess. “I don’t think there is any other country with so many players at the top," he said.