Carlsen Might Only Defend Title Vs. Firouzja

GM Magnus Carlsen might be letting go of his world title in classical chess unless GM Alireza Firouzja will be his opponent for the next match. "If someone other than Firouzja wins the Candidates Tournament, it is unlikely that I will play the next world championship match," the world champion said in

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Firouzja (black) flagged in this position. Can you find Carlsens (white) only winning move here? : r/chess

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