last won the title in 2021 but has opted not to participate in the event since, citing a lack of motivation. He has since clashed with the International Chess Federation (FIDE), who organize the ...
In 2021, Carlsen said if Iranian-born prodigy Alireza Firouzja ... to resign over a row with the Freestyle Chess Players Association. Carlsen, however, appeared to have moved on from the controversies ...