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I'm definitely the first no.1 in the world since Fischer, and probably at least since Kasparov, who probably has the most potential to dominate for the foreseeable future.
Magnus Carlsen
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Magnus Carlsen
Age: 33
Born: 1990
Born: November 30
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Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen
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I've never really had a favorite player, past or present.
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It's just not my nature to go around idolizing people.
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I don't look at computers as opponents. For me it is much more interesting to beat humans.
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Not winning a tournament is not an option for me, unless it's no longer theoretically possible - then of course winning becomes impossible. But up to that point, not winning is just not an option.
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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 best and you'll win every time.
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It's nice to be financially secure. Apart from that, I really don't care too much about money.
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I learnt an enormous amount, but there came a point where I found there was too much stress. It was no fun any more. Outside of the chessboard I avoid conflict, so I thought this wasn't worth it.
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Contrary to many young Colleagues, I do believe that it makes sense to study the Classics.
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When you have fun then you're more interested in learning.
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I really enjoy the experience of playing humans. The psychological game is so much more important.
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I'm more interested in the games than the people.
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