Magnus Carlsen Quotes


I don't think there is a thing like overconfidence in chess. It's always better to be too confident than too reluctant.


Citations

Carlsen, Magnus. "Lunch with the FT: Magnus Carlsen." Interview by Richard Milne. Financial Times, The Financial Times Ltd, 2 Nov. 2012.

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Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen
  • Born: November 30, 1990
  • Nationality: Norwegian
  • Profession: Celebrity

Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster who is the current World Chess Champion, World Rapid Chess Champion, and World Blitz Chess Champion. Carlsen first reached the top of the FIDE world rankings in 2010, and trails only Garry Kasparov in time spent as the highest rated player in the world. His peak classical rating of 2882 is the highest in history. Carlsen also holds the record for the longest unbeaten run in classical chess.