Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen stirred the pot by declaring faster chess formats the "pure sport", criticising classical chess for being "too forgiving". He argued that rapid and blitz chess better reflect a player's all-around skills.

D Gukesh created history recently, becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. The Indian grandmaster came out on top against defending champion Ding Liren in the decisive fourteenth game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore.

Magnus Carlsen, a five-time world champion, has criticised the classical chess format, saying that the rapid format is “pure sport”. It is also to be noted that the Norwegian was also critical of the quality of the World Championship match between D Gukesh and Ding Liren.

Magnus Carlsen, the five-time champion, said that he would not be a part of the world chess championships. The Norwegian star also praised D Gukesh for becoming the youngest world champion at the age of 18.

D Gukesh scripted history on Thursday, as he became the youngest world chess champion. The Indian grandmaster, only 18-years-old, defeated defending champion Ding Liren in the decisive Game 14 to claim the title.