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Magnus Carlsen might walk away from classical chess
I never thought I’d be writing this. But here we are—Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed king of modern chess, just hinted that he might walk away from classical chess for good. And honestly? It feels like the end of an era. Or maybe the beginning of a new one.
But after his recent loss to 19-year-old World Champion and Indian prodigy D Gukesh at Norway Chess, he made a few comments that hit hard. Sure, there's beauty in it, but when the top player in the world starts feeling like it’s a chore, maybe it’s time to listen.The irony is that the guy who dominated the classical scene for over a decade may have helped push it to its current limits. Thanks for the games, the grind, the weird faces during deep thought, the immaculate endgames, and the way he made it look effortless—when we all knew it wasn’t.Whether he’s dominating a 3-minute arena on Lichess or showing up at a chess960 showdown in Vegas, he’ll still be the GOAT in my eyes.
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