Giri Accuses Carlsen of Bias Against FIDE World Championship

• Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri claims Magnus Carlsen has a "big bias" against the FIDE Classical world championship cycle.
• Carlsen, a five-time world champion and top-ranked player since 2011, declined to defend his title in 2023.
• Giri suggests Carlsen's criticism of FIDE and the Classical format might be subconscious, stemming from his decision to abandon the title.
• Carlsen's brain, according to Giri, might be subconsciously undermining the championship's importance to justify his withdrawal.
• Despite the bias, Giri notes Carlsen's withdrawal has led to "good chess content" and more open sharing of knowledge.

Why It Matters: Anish Giri alleges Magnus Carlsen harbors a subconscious bias against the FIDE World Championship after his withdrawal.