carlsen: Lacking motivation, Carlsen not to defend title at 2023

Carlsen said he had met with representatives from The International Chess Federation (FIDE) to inform them of his decision in Madrid in connection to the Candidates Tournament -- which decides who gets a chance to challenge the world champion.

Magnus Carlsen will not defend his World Chess Championship title in 2023, Magnus Carlsen

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