Magnus Carlsen not to defend his World Championship title, Ding Liren to face Ian Nepomniachtchi in final

Ding Liren officially replaces Magnus Carlsen in the World Championship match.

World Chess Championship - Wikipedia

A World Chess Championship Without the World's Best Player - The New York Times

5-time Chess World Champion, Magnus Carlsen won't defend his title, “I'm not motivated to play another match.”

Trent on Carlsen possibly quitting: “Not a great thing to do!”

What Does It Mean, Now, to Be the World Chess Champion?

Ding Liren: From improbable challenger to world champion - ESPN

Magnus Carlsen - Wikipedia

Nepomniachtchi claims victory to seize FIDE World Championship Match lead

Ian Nepomniachtchi Wins the 2022 Candidates Tournament – Bryght Labs

Magnus Carlsen will not defend world chess title next year

Meet The Challenger: Ding Liren

World Championship Game 12: Nepo falls apart, Ding evens the score