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Perpetual Chess Podcast

Perpetual Chess LLC

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4.8 • 678 Ratings

🗓️ 20 July 2022

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

GM Magnus Carlsen has officially announced that he will not defend his World Championship title, and we are joined by tireless Chess24 reporter, Tarjei Svensen to get the inside scoop on this decision and to begin to assess the implications. Thanks to Tarjei for joining on short notice! 0:00- Why didn’t the news surprise Tarjei? Mentioned: Tarjei’s July 18 Chess24 article , The Magnus Effect Podcast 9:00- How was the news received in Norway? 14:00- What was the reaction of other top players? Including GM Ding Liren, who Tarjei spoke with today? 18:00- Thanks to our sponsors, Chessable.com and Aimchess.com, if you sign up for Aimchess.com, use the code “Perpetual30” or this link to save 30%. 19:00- Is China a likely host for a Nepo-Ding match? 21:00- What really happened in Magnus meeting with FIDE in Madrid? 24:00- Would it have made a difference to Magnus if Hikaru had come in 2nd in the Candidates? 27:00- How likely would Magnus be to return if the format changed? 30:00- What else do we have to look forward to as chess fans? 33:00- Thanks so much to Tarjei for joining us! Be sure to follow him on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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