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Chess is sexy again. But for Magnus Carlsen, it's business as usual at the World Chess Championship

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With the success of 'The Queen's Gambit' and a spike in interest at the beginning of the pandemic, chess is having a moment. But for world champion Magnus Carlsen, it's business as usual.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates The press conference in Dubai ahead of the World Chess Championship is running 30 minutes late. However, that hasn't quelled the feverish anticipation of the crowd of journalists clambering for a good spot to photograph Magnus Carlsen, the world's best chess player.

He will face off against challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi across 14 games for an eye-watering prize fund of $2.24 million. Friday's opening match was drawn as game two on Saturday.Interest in chess spiked at the beginning of the pandemic, and again in October 2020 after the release of the Netflix series,"The Queen's Gambit.

 

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