Carlsen made a statement saying, "I'm deeply disappointed and surprised by the FIDE decision to sign a contract for the 2013 match without going through the bidding process outlined in the WC regulations, and for not choosing neutral ground.
6. maj - Carlsen je izdao izjavu u kojoj kaže: "Duboko sam razočaran i iznenađen FIDE-inom odlukom da potpiše ugovor za meč 2013. bez prolaska kroz proces kandidature koji je određen regulacijama SP-a i time što nije odabrala neutralni teren.