Will Magnus Carlsen's refusal to defend world chess title devalue it?

Magnus Carlsen stated that he will not be defending his world championship.There's only one instance where a reigning world champion relinquished his title without playing: Bobby Fischer in 1975

Magnus's answer on whether the WCC title will be devalued without

Magnus Carlsen will not defend world chess title next year

Magnus Carlsen will NOT defend title! - The Chess Drum

Sergey Karjakin: Magnus Carlsen needs to invent something new in chess

5-time Chess World Champion, Magnus Carlsen won't defend his title

In light of Hans Niemann's Chess scandal: 10 cheating scandals in

Sergey Karjakin: Magnus Carlsen needs to invent something new in chess

Has Magnus Carlsen checkmated himself? – DW – 12/27/2022

What will it mean for the chess world if Magnus Carlsen does not