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‘Magnus Carlsen will probably never be back… Just move on’: Dutch GM drops huge World Chess C'ship prediction
The Candidates Tournament lineup for 2024 is set, with the winner poised to challenge D Gukesh for the World Championship title; however, Magnus Carlsen will miss the event for the second consecutive time, disappointing fans. Anish Giri notes that while Carlsen’s absence is felt, chess continues to evolve, and fans will eventually adapt. Carlsen, a five-time champion, opted out of the title defense in 2022.
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