My former coach, Simen Agdestein, used to be the best player in Norway. Magnus Carlsen agdesteincoachnorway Change image and 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
My father, a fine chess player himself, has been a massive influence throughout my life. Magnus Carlsen chessfatherfine Change image and share on social
