Which Norwegian grandmaster, widely considered one of the greatest chess players ever, held the World Chess Championship title from 2013 until he declined to defend it in 2023?
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Magnus Carlsen
Carlsen is a five-time World Chess Champion and has held the world No. 1 ranking since 2011. He is also known for his high Elo rating, the highest in history.
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- Which Norwegian chess player held the World Chess Championship title for a decade before declining to defend it in 2023?