News about Hans Niemann, chess, and Magnus Carlsen

Gukesh on the useful chat with Carlsen before the Candidates. indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/gukesh-interview-candidates-2024-victory-toronto-9287058/ pic.twitter.com/6L0kMZU9hF

It's undeniably odd at the top. One can win the Candidates or the world title, but, as long as Magnus Carlsen remains active or competent as the best player, the original goal of these contests is eclipsed, leaving the rest to battle for cash, title, records, and patriotic glee.

Magnus Carlsen: "I think becoming one of the best chess players in the world is not easy. There are other areas where you can be worse at something and have an easier life." bit.ly/4dcTa3W pic.twitter.com/iQ5F1PFSwb

Carlsen thinks that @anishgiri might have higher IQ! Unexpected, even though I was the first to admire the Dutchman!