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
My former coach, Simen Agdestein, used to be the best player in Norway. Magnus Carlsen agdesteincoachnorway Change image and share on social
I don't look at computers as opponents. For me it is much more interesting to beat humans. Magnus Carlsen beatcomputerhuman Change image and share on social
It's easy for me to get along with chess players. Even though we are all very different, we have chess in common. Magnus Carlsen chesscommoneasy Change image and share on social
My father, a fine chess player himself, has been a massive influence throughout my life. Magnus Carlsen chessfatherfine Change image and share on social