The world No 1’s setback in Oslo and reduced participation coincides with the emergence of a new star Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, had his worst tournament result since 2015 last week when the 35-year-old ended up fourth of six in the $178,000 Norway Chess event at Oslo, losing four games out ...

Source: [Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/12/chess-carlsen-heads-for-hong-kong-while-russia-unveils-the-next-botvinnik)

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