- @chess24com: "Under the current format there is absolutely no chance. I think everybody should operate under the assumption that I will not play at the Candidates and that everybody else who's in the semifinals is qualified for the Candidates," says Magnus Carlsen. https://twitter.com/chess24com/status/1691838854259511390 16 comments chess
- [David Howell (@DavidHowellGM) on X] Starting tomorrow, I will play a match against Magnus Carlsen. 35 games of classical chess. If I draw all 35, I will qualify for the Candidates 😎😈 #OsloMatch #TheRaceBegins #Candidates https://x.com/davidhowellgm/status/1736823445910913247?s=46 55 comments chess
- Magnus Carlsen wrote a blog post: "Passion must be the main driver. It is unlikely that I will play another match unless maybe if the next challenger represents the next generation. (Alireza Firouzja is at 18 already ranked 2nd in classical chess and has qualified for the next candidates.)" https://svw.no/en/chess-blog/dubai-expo-fide-world-championship-match/ 447 comments chess