Finally Magnus is free

On international chess day he has stepped down from the throne. Perhaps to pursue his true love, singing 

Or back to modeling

Look at that intensity. Even blue steel can't match it.

I hear he's auditioning for the next Batman. Multiple roles.

His new driving series to replace the fast and furious - the weak and the slow 

did he retire?

From the crown. Not from chess, yet. But with the help of your resident dictator he should soon see the wisdom of it all.

is he not playing in the championship?

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/magnus-carlsen-gives-away-the-title-what-does-this-all-mean

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/magnus-does-not-defend-world-championship

No.

Soccer?

I guess now he'll have to change his name to Mediocris Carlsen...

Perhaps wall street calls. It seems Carlsen's stock picking methods out perform Orlando's.

Eenie meanie...

Looks like Carlsen thought Niemann was a meanie but wouldn't say.