Will Magnus Carlsen's refusal to defend world chess title devalue it?

Magnus Carlsen stated that he will not be defending his world championship.There's only one instance where a reigning world champion relinquished his title without playing: Bobby Fischer in 1975

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World champion chess player says he won't defend title

World chess champion won't defend title because he 'does not

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Magnus Carlsen won't defend chess world title, lacking motivation

Why is Magnus Carlsen not defending his title in 2023? - Quora

Magnus Carlsen, playing his first classical game since abdicating

Magnus Carlsen says he has no 'inclination' to defend his world

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