I started by just sitting by the chessboard exploring things. I didn't even have books at first, and I just played by myself. I learnt a lot from that, and I feel that it is a big reason why I… — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share Image
I am not some sort of freak. I might be very good at chess but I'm just a normal person. — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share
I spend hours playing chess because I find it so much fun. The day it stops being fun is the day I give up. — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share
You need to have that edge, you need to have that confidence, you need to have that absolute belief that you're - you're the… — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share
Some people think that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's OK to lose. I don't. You have to be merciless. — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share
I really enjoy the experience of playing humans. The psychological game is so much more important. — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share
I am trying to beat the guy sitting across from me and trying to choose the moves that are most unpleasant for him and… — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share
If you want to get to the top, there's always the risk that it will isolate you from other people. — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share
I can’t count the times I have lagged seemingly hopelessly far behind, and nobody except myself thinks I can win. But I have pulled… — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share
My father, a fine chess player himself, has been a massive influence throughout my life. — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share
You need to have that edge, you need to have that confidence, you need to have that absolute belief that you’re the best and… — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share
