Maybe if I didn't have the talent in chess I'd find the talent in something else. The only thing I know is that I have talent in chess, and I'm satisfied with that. Magnus Carlsen chessfindsatisfy Change image and share on social
I enjoy hiking and skiing, like most Norwegians. In winter, there will be snow for months on end. In the summer, there are the long evenings to enjoy. Magnus Carlsen endenjoyevening Change image and share on social
If you want to get to the top, there's always the risk that it will isolate you from other people. Magnus Carlsen isolatepeoplerisk Change image and share on social
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 bugcountryenjoy share on social
Without the element of enjoyment, it is not worth trying to excel at anything. Magnus Carlsen elementenjoymentexcel Change image and share on social
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 bitechessclub share on social
People ask what my goal is. I don't have a goal. Magnus Carlsen goalpeople Change image and share on social
Chess only appeals to quite a small minority. It does not have the cachet of a mainstream popular sport. Magnus Carlsen appealcachetchess Change image and share on social
I was lucky enough to attend schools where they were understanding about when I needed to go abroad to play chess. Of course, socially it is important to go to school and interact with people your own age. Magnus Carlsen abroadageattend share on social