Carlsen is tired of chess: he may give up the classic game

One of the events that is causing a stir in the chess world is Magnus Carlsen's final statement at the "Norway Chess" tournament. After losing to Gukes in the 6th round, the Norwegian grandmaster shared serious thoughts about his future in chess.

"I didn't feel bad during the tournament, but now I don't enjoy the game. Usually chess gives me a positive mood, but now during the game I feel like I'm stuck in uncomfortable positions from the past. Everything is going slowly, it's not interesting for me. Yes, I can play well, but that's not enough. In the end, I felt psychological fatigue and gave up," Carlsen said in an interview with TV2.

At the same time, Magnus openly said in his words that he was thinking about leaving chess altogether, or at least abandoning the classical format. He believes that he does not want to experience such stressful situations again.

Anxiety in the country is growing

The critical statements have caused serious discussion not only among fans, but also among experts. TV2 chess analyst Jön Ludwig Hammer called these thoughts "very worrying":

"If Magnus says he no longer wants to play classical chess, I have little confidence that there will be a classical tournament in Norway in 2026. Perhaps the time format will be adjusted to Carlsen's needs," he said.

American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura reacted to this situation with discontent:

"I am saddened by this news. There is a more than 25 percent chance that this will be the last classical game we play with Magnus. It is a sad situation for me personally," Nakamura said.

Carlsen is the face of chess

Magnus Carlsen is not only a multiple world champion, but also a person who has become the face of chess all over the world. His attitude and personal views on chess can affect the fate of tournaments and even the shape of the formats.

In short, Carlsen's statement had a strong impact on the chess community. What decision he will make in the future has become one of the main questions that interests the entire chess world.