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How Magnus Carlsen went from the world's best chess player to refusing to defend his title after losing motivation with the game

Magnus Carlsen of Norway competes against Daniil Dubov of Russia on January 16, 2020 in Eindhoven, Netherlands.Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Magnus Carlsen was 13 when he became a Grandmaster and ...
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Chess controversy: Magnus Carlsen, top-ranked player in the world, bows out of tournament over jeans dispute

The top-ranked chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen, quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York on Friday due to a dispute over the dress code. Carlsen refused to change out ...

Exclusive | 'Magnus Carlsen will probably never return to World Championship, and we have to accept that': Anish Giri

In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri discusses Magnus Carlsen’s decision to stay away ...
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Top chess player Magnus Carlsen is back in competition after quitting over dress code

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is at the World Blitz Championship — a competition he has won seven times previously — after going head-to-head with organizers over his refusal to change out of jeans ...
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After 20 years at the top of chess, Magnus Carlsen is making his next move

STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Few chess players enjoy Magnus Carlsen's celebrity status. A grand master at 13, refusing to play an American dogged by allegations of cheating, and venturing into the world ...