Alexander Khalifman: "Refusal Magnus Carlsen from a match with Nepomnyashchy does not devaluate a rank of the world champion"

The well-known grand master, the world champion of FIDE-1999 Alexander Khalifman in interview of newspaper "Sport-express" commented on refusal of the Norwegian Magnus Carlsen to protect a champion title. — Refusal Magnus Carlsen from a match with Nepomnyashchy devaluates a rank of the world champion? — By no means! It is all the same champion match. Besides, Magnus Carlsen itself made such decision. Anybody did not push the Norwegian, did not lay down for him unacceptable conditions. Could play? Could! Well and time refused, what questions? — Your first reaction when heard about unwillingness Magnus Carlsen to protect a title? — There was a surprise and bewilderment. But not shock. Magnus Carlsen — the person...