I believe that cheating in chess is a big deal and an existential threat to the game.
ChessMagnus Carlsen, September 2022I believe that Niemann has cheated more - and more recently - than he has publicly admitted. His over the board progress has been unusual, and throughout our game in the Sinquefield Cup I had the impression that he wasn't tense or even fully concentrating on the game in critical positions, while outplaying me as black in a way I think only a handful of players can do.
Magnus Carlsen, September 2022I've withdrawn from the tournament. I've always enjoyed playing in the Saint Louis Chess Club, and hope to be back in the future. If I speak I am in big trouble.
Magnus Carlsen, September 2022My favourite player from the past is probably myself, like, 3-4 years ago.
Magnus CarlsenI'm really happy, obviously. As happy as you can be, beating a 16 year old.
Magnus CarlsenChess only appeals to quite a small minority. It does not have the cachet of a mainstream popular sport.
ChessMagnus CarlsenI started by just sitting by the chessboard exploring things. I didn’t even have books at first, and I just played by myself. I learnt a lot from that, and I feel that it is a big reason why I now have a good intuitive understanding of chess.
ChessMagnus CarlsenIt's nice to be financially secure. Apart from that, I really don't care too much about money.
MoneyMagnus CarlsenI spend hours playing chess because I find it so much fun. The day it stops being fun is the day I give up.
Magnus CarlsenI get more upset at losing at other things than chess. I always get upset when I lose at Monopoly.
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