Reports | November 05, 2010 16:10

Magnus Carlsen steps out of World Championship cycle

Magnus Carlsen steps out of World Championship cycle







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Author: Peter Doggers



Bob's picture

If "prize fund" go up to $10 mil, will Magnus be playing? Magnus? i want to hear you answer.

ravinatha's picture

magnus carlsen is the best player in the world.. very soon he will gain the world title and keep it for long time...I wish him success and wish him to break Gary Kasparov's record... Truly two candidates should be choose as he suggested... it is the best and most suitable procedure..

nijinsky's picture

Bob Fischer is still the world champion he won it in '72 and defended against Spassky in '92.. still the champ :)

giuong tang's picture

It's a pity Carlsen steps out. He should know that to be World Champion, he must be in the cycle, not out. He's a great talent and with right attitude, he will be soon the World Champion

Chess Fan's picture

Why can't Magnus play in the current format like Kramnik and Aronian and even if he does not win, at least he tried.
I can't fully understand his thinking but he seems to be in no hurry in trying to be the World Champion.
Reigning world champion privileges? That is not nice of Magnus...

Anonymous's picture

I think the world chess championship match between GM Anand and GM Gelfand is played in an extreme caution. Neither player would want to venture into risky lines as it might lead to possible loss. Good for the best two chess players in the world but a bit sad for the chess fans. We expect more brilliancy in their games but non has yet happened. I just believe GM Anand will finally untie the Gordons knot and finally give their fans some interesting chess games. May the best man wins.

bondegnasker's picture

Why does the main page of have a link to this 1½ year old article? I keep seeing the headline out of the corner of my eye and thinking "what, did he do it again?"

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