
“Such as climbing Everest:” Inside the demanding realm of the World Championship for Chess
November 26, 2024 — The World Chess Championship has always been described as the ultimate test of mental endurance-a battle that requires much more than mere strategy. For those competing, it is as if climbing Mount Everest. “Such as climbing Everest,” says reigning champion Magnus Carlsen, describing the tournament’s unparalleled intensity. The World Championship this…