I 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. Magnus Carlsen bigbookchess share on social
I get more upset at losing at other things than chess. I always get upset when I lose at Monopoly. Magnus Carlsen chesslosemonopoly Change image and share on social
Some people think that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I don't. You have to be merciless. Magnus Carlsen beautifulgamelose Change image and share on social
One of the things that first attracted me to chess is that it brings you into contact with intelligent, civilized people - men of the stature of Garry Kasparov, the former world champion, who was my part-time coach. Magnus Carlsen attractbringchampion share on social
It's nice to be financially secure. Apart from that, I really don't care too much about money. Magnus Carlsen carefinanciallymoney Change image and share on social
I honestly don't read that much. Obviously I read chess books - in terms of favorites, Kasparov's 'My Great Predecessors' is pretty good. Magnus Carlsen bookchessfavorite Change image and share on social
Unfortunately I'm still not a fashion expert. Magnus Carlsen expertfashion Change image and share on social
It's just not my nature to go around idolizing people. Magnus Carlsen idolizenaturepeople Change image and share on social
I spend hours playing chess because I find it so much fun. The day it stops being fun is the day I give up. Magnus Carlsen chessdayfind Change image and share on social
Once you're a chess player, you spend a lot of time thinking about the game and you can't get it completely out of your head. Magnus Carlsen chesscompletelygame Change image and share on social
