Norwegian pin-up Magnus Carlsen to defend world chess crown in London

The classical world chess championship, the greatest prize in the game, will be held in London next year with Norwegian pin-up Magnus Carlsen aiming to defend his crown.

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Magnus Carlsen, Norwegian chess Grandmaster and current World Champion and number one, at the World Chess Championship in London Stock Photo - Alamy

Magnus Carlsen, Norwegian chess Grandmaster and current World Champion and number one, at the World Chess Championship in London Stock Photo - Alamy

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Norwegian pin-up Magnus Carlsen to defend world chess crown in London

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