tangojonApr 26, 2023
kottke.org
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has kinda sorta retired from the world championship of chess — "I simply feel that I don't have a lot to gain" — but will continue to play chess in other tournaments. https://www.theringer.com/2023/4/25/23696962/magnus-carlsen-world-chess-championship-2023-rating-elo
Magnus Carlsen’s Legacy Is Still Being Written 

The highest-ranked grandmaster of all time has won everything there is to win in professional chess. Now he’s ready to walk away and do something else—sort of.

The Ringer
Apr 26, 2023 at 4:52pmWeb
Show threadJot KailayApr 26, 2023
@kottke It’s like Wayne Gretzky quitting at his peak but he still shows up for Celebrities on Ice