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

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

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Magnus Carlsen will not defend his World Chess Championship title

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