My father, a fine chess player himself, has been a massive influence throughout my life. — Magnus Carlsen Copy Share Image
I got the travel bug when I was quite young. My parents took me and my sisters out of school and we travelled all over Europe. It was an eye-opening experience and, although I love Norway, I also enjoy visiting… — 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
