Alireza Firouzja confirms that with Magnus Carlsen no longer as World Champion, he prefers being #1 ranked player to becoming World Champion. : r/ chess

If someone other than Firouzja wins the next candidates tournament and Carlsen doesn't play in the next chess championship, will a cloud of illegitimacy hang over whoever becomes the next world chess

Does chess have a world champion?

After both world championship contenders losing today, Firouzja has take a big lead at #2 spot in live ratings : r/chess

Why is Magnus Carlsen hinting at not playing world championships anymore while at the peak of his powers? - Quora

Magnus Carlsen Says He'll Only Defend His Title Against Teenage Genius Alireza Firouzja

Magnus Carlsen vs. Ian Nepomniachtchi world chess championship: When will Alireza Firouzja face the champ?

Who is the best chess player presently in the world? - Quora

Hans Niemann hits back at his critics

MVL on Magnus: Right now this is what's troubling me, that he's not speaking at all where I think he should have a duty by now : r/chess

Chess: Carlsen plans fast start in Dubai while Firouzja captures his records, Magnus Carlsen