Carlsen: “I am not closer to playing another match for the title”

In a new interview published by the Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang, Magnus Carlsen again talks about why he is seriously considering not playing another match for the World Championship title. “I will make that decision later. But if there are some who expect and hope that I will say yes to playing, then I have to prepare them for a disappointment”, said the long-time world number one. | Photo: Anna Shtourman / FIDE