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.

Newly crowned chess world champion, 18-year-old D Gukesh, dismisses criticism of his match quality against Ding Liren. Gukesh emphasized willpower and character as key factors in his victory, becoming the youngest world champion.

World Champion D Gukesh will take on Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess tournament. Carlsen recently questioned the quality of the match, which saw Gukesh become crowned as the new World Champion, which will make the contest even more feisty.

D Gukesh reigned supreme in Singapore, as he defeated defending champion Ding Liren at the World Chess Championship on Thursday. The win made the Indian Grandmaster the youngest-ever world champion at the age of 18.

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.

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.

Magnus Carlsen once again downplayed D Gukesh's World Chess Championship win vs Ding Liren, but this time with an indirect dig at the Indian grandmaster.