The Norwegian took to twitter to issue a statement on why he withdrew from his games against the American.
"At the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, I made the unprecedented professional decision to withdraw from the tournament after my round-three game against Hans Niemann. A week later during the Champions Chess Tour, I resigned against Hans Niemann after playing only one move," the statement from Carlsen read.
"I know that my actions have frustrated many in the chess community. I am frustrated. I want to play chess. I want to continue to play chess at the highest level in the best events," he added.
During the third round of the game against Niemann at the Sinquefield Cup, Carlsen succumbed to a shock defeat to the American.
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