carlsen: Lacking motivation, Carlsen not to defend title at 2023 World Chess Championship - The Economic Times

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5-time Chess World Champion, Magnus Carlsen won't defend his title, “I'm not motivated to play another match.”

carlsen: Lacking motivation, Carlsen not to defend title at 2023 World Chess Championship - The Economic Times

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