Magnus Carlsen says he will not defend his world championship title next year against Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi because he has no motivation to play the match, CNN reports.
The Norwegian grandmaster successfully defended his title against the Russian last year but says he has no "inclination" to play in the next championships in 2023.
"I feel I don't have a lot to gain, I don't particularly like [the championship matches], and although I'm sure a match would be interesting for historical reasons and all of that, I don't have any inclination to play and I will simply not play the match," he said on his sponsor's podcast.
"Ultimately the conclusion stands, one that I'm pretty comfortable with, one that I've thought a lo...
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