Will Magnus Play Candidates 2024. On wednesday, august 16, chess grand master magnus carlsen announced his withdrawal from candidates 2024. Grand master magnus carlsen has confirmed he won’t be playing at the candidates 2024 on wednesday.

Despite qualifying for the candidates tournament 2024 by winning the 2023 fide world cup in baku, azerbaijan, world #1 magnus carlsen officially withdrew from the event. Garry kasparov (left) greets gukesh (right) before the teenager’s match against magnus carlsen earlier this year at thesuperbet rapid & blitz poland tournament.