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 myself in from desperate [situations]. When you are behind there are two strategies - counter-attack or… — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share Image
One of the things that first attracted me to chess is that it brings you into contact with intelligent, civilized people - men of the stature of Garry Kasparov, the former world champion, who was my part-time coach. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I think with chess as with everything, marketing is the main issue. — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share Image
I really enjoy the experience of playing humans. The psychological game is so much more important. — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
![“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 myself in from desperate [situations]. When you are behind there are two strategies - counter-attack or all men to the defences. I’m good at finding the right balance…” quote by Magnus Carlsen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/db3/magnus-carlsen-11607_balance_i-can-t-count-the-times-i-have-lagged-se_517000.jpg)
