Magnus Carlsen Quotes

A collection of quotes by Magnus Carlsen.

Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess prodigy born on November 30, 1990, in Tonsberg, Norway. He became a grandmaster at the age of 13, breaking several records along the way. Carlsen is widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, renowned for his strategic thinking, versatility, and exceptional endgame skills. In 2013, he became the World Chess Champion and has successfully defended his title multiple times. Off the board, Carlsen is known for his charismatic and down-to-earth personality, contributing to the popularization of chess globally.

I don't look at computers as opponents. For me it is much mo

I don't look at computers as opponents. For me it is much more interesting to beat humans.

Magnus Carlsen


I got the travel bug when I was quite young. My parents took

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 new countries. I don't get homesick.

Magnus Carlsen

Travel

I've never been much of a computer guy at least in terms of

I've never been much of a computer guy at least in terms of playing with computers. Actually until I was about 11 I didn't use a computer for preparing for games at all. I was playing a bit online, was using the chess club mainly. Now, obviously, the computer is an important tool for me preparing for my games.

Magnus Carlsen

Computers