FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Why did defending champion Magnus Carlsen decide not to play in Goa?

The current world No. 1, Magnus Carlsen is considered by many to be the greatest chess player in history. But to the ...

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Why is World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen not playing in Goa?

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen will not compete in the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa, India. Citing motivational issues and a ...