World chess champion won't defend title because he 'does not particularly like it' - The Telegraph

31-year-old Magnus Carlsen said he got into chess 'on a whim'

He has also sought to popularise the game for spectators with the launch of his own simplified cycle of world-class tournaments, the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour. Outside of chess, Carlsen spent t… [+2673 chars]

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