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>never seemed like the guy to get petty and up and throw a fit More than that, Magnus is a very fierce competitor and he doesn't withdraw from tournaments. He'
by javajosh 4y ago
>never seemed like the guy to get petty and up and throw a fit
More than that, Magnus is a very fierce competitor and he doesn't withdraw from tournaments. He's 31 and this is his first withdrawal AFAIK.
- manimino 4y agoMagnus cares deeply about the image of chess as a sport. He has done a great deal to popularize chess. Cheating threatens the legitimacy of chess itself. It makes sense that Magnus would take a stand on it, even if he risks losing face by doing so.