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Maxime Vachier-Lagrave dismisses form as factor in upcoming World Chess Championship

French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave shares his insights on the upcoming World Championship match, the evolution of chess as a spectator sport, and the challenges faced by top-tier players in the ...
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Chess-Carlsen may not defend world title due to lack of motivation

Dec 14 (Reuters) - Norway's Magnus Carlsen said on Tuesday he no longer felt motivated to defend his world chess championship title but wanted to continue playing the game. The 31-year-old Carlsen ...