Carlsen famously defeated the legendary Viswanathan Anand in 2013 and held the championship title until his decision not to defend it in 2023.

World number one chess player Magnus Carlsen has appreciated the decision-making of D Gukesh and congratulated him on becoming the youngest-ever World Chess champion. However, Carlsen ruled out the possibility of a title match with Gukesh.

Former World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has stated that he will not be competing against Gukesh D in future tournaments. Carlsen relinquished his title in 2022, citing a lack of motivation. "I’ve spoken to people in my team,