Magnus Carlsen: "How My Mind Works" 2013 Interview

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The number one chess player in the world and considered by many to be the best chess player of all-time, Magnus Carlsen describes how his mind works, how he plays chess, how he prepares, how he studies, who his favorite chess player is, and his upcoming match against Vishi Anand for the world championship of chess.
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[@LuisPerez-gr3eo]

when your drunk uncle starts asking questions about your career

[@sniffableandirresistble]

I want to know you personally

[@zakiranderson722]

Ha, I know exactly what you mean! But really, I am genuinely interested in what my niece's and nephews are upto, I just think to answer questions well can take a lifetime of knowledge and experience and they don't even know themselves at the moment. Like Magnus said thou, in 20 or 30 years he will have a fuller understanding.

[@peggo-channel]

hahahahaa... xD

[@RustySeatbelt]

No doubt. It feels like he's talking from his bathtub. xD

[@raydawg2115]

Hahah so I was trying to explain how I felt about this interviewer and I couldn't come up with the words....then I read this. Thank you

[@tjxsavage6836]

The one ability Magnus showed off in this in this interview is his patience.

[@beardedpredator806]

I occasionally come here just to read comments.

[@ClarkPotter]

Yeah. This interviewer is annoying and ignorant.

[@benejamin4222]

@@beardedpredator806 same here :D

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

I wonder if Magnus would be great at something else if chess didn't exist.

[@anishmall7853]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 The man has an IQ of 190 ...I'm sure he'd be great at other things

[@alhfgsp]

Charlie: *asks ridiculous question* Carlsen: *holds cringe* "I dunno, I mean..."

[@sleepingtiger4436]

its hard to keep talking about chess... there are limited number of questions unlike the moves.

[@danielvazquez8966]

"can you make moves that no one has made before?" "You mean like illegal moves?"

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

The 1st 15 moves of Grandmaster chess is memorized moves from Established chess openings requiring no creativity. The Great players from Paul Morphy to Capablanca never read any chess books or studied theory.

[@genericusername4206]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 they would still lose to karpov or carlsen or kasparov in any endgame position

[@BR4INlessBRI4N]

@@genericusername4206 well if it is a lost endgame sure. Otherwise not so clear

[@willsr2112]

@@BR4INlessBRI4N no Karpov would definitely beat paul worthy I love him as a player but he would lose lose IMs

[@shivamkumar-ng4dk]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 there is complete creativity in chess, everyone have their favourite openings, in life also their are like if you want to talk, should learn languages, like that they don't memorize it,they understand why they are making thus moves, they saw even 30 moves dept from a position,

[@voteforno.6155]

Humble and diplomatic answers to some idiotic questions.

[@saints51]

The questions were idiotic because Rose is a phoney.

[@EricDodsonLectures]

Yes, but... why did you resign?

[@alanstreetwars2258]

I don't think so

[@greg55666]

"When you say the word checkmate." Jesus, Charlie, did you do ANY research before doing this interview?

[@Shogun8]

hahahahaha

[@Balthazzarr]

+greg55666 The ironic thing is that most high level chess players almost never say that word, aside from maybe when they're playing casually. Most professional games end in resignation, because the losing side realizes how weak their position is, at least compared to their opponent, and will resign instead of dragging it out to its inevitable end. This just shows what a hack Charlie Rose is. Magnus is considered to be one of the best chess players of all time, and these are best questions Charlie could think of to ask him.

[@aldozulfikar54]

All i know about jesus is he had a beard and his no longer alive

[@noel2577]

his question didn't literally mean saying the word "checkmate", it was more like what drives you to get to the point where you know you won. how does it feel, etc. English language is limited and sometimes a very deep question can sound dull and stupid on the surface, but your expected to interpret it appropriately if you're a smart and intelligent person.

[@Lekter]

@@noel2577 I completely agree. Glad you understood his reasoning behind the way he asked the question. This show was broadcasted in American national tv and it's made so that it appeals to the average Joe who doesn't necessarily know much about the game. I'm sure Charlie knows you don't say checkmate when you win the game.

[@greg55666]

"When you put your hand on a piece, what do you feel." What a stupid question.

[@Darklife66]

Is it just a piece of wood ?? Tell me Magnus ! Is it just wood !?!

[@ncripzx]

LOOOOL!!

[@kingshearer2]

The interviewer was a comedic genius

[@jakejarvis1148]

I actually found this question better than others. With minds this great it's always a good idea to leave them with a poetic softball question and see what sort of quote you can get out of them, maybe some gold line that will last through time. Also, maybe Magnus does feel something different than us. Maybe he feels a rush, maybe he "feels" (or sees/thinks) differently when moving a piece... Maybe, for example, he has a mental checklist that he goes through. Not a terrible question. The weirder part was at 8:25 for sure. He also asks some weird, demeaning questions, or says some belittling statements, like, "Your world is within these boundaries. This is your world," referring to the chess board, of course. This is so belittling. He's telling Magnus, essentially, "This is all you're good for, a one-trick pony. Just chess."

[@mattfry9110]

greg55666 lmao. That's exactly what I thought

[@KlausBentes]

"You need to be absolutely confident. It's always better to be overly confident than pessimistic." -Magnus Carlsen

[@shimatetsuo2019]

I’d disagree with him- that’s a quick way to die, actually. That’s why millions of years of evolution have developed “fear” into our minds.

[@ralphzoontjens]

@@shimatetsuo2019 But evolution has also produced champions within our communities - individuals able to conquer that fear in order to achieve greatness. There were mammoths to be slaughtered, after all. Anyway it's good to be cautious sometimes, but on the chessboard unlimited courage is far more valuable. As Magnus says 20:20, you're going to miss opportunities. I might add that all danger is an illusion.

[@entelektuel.yolculuk]

@@shimatetsuo2019 fear is psychological, doesn't have much to do with evolution, actually.

[@truxton1000]

@@shimatetsuo2019 Well of course you have to judge the situation, he meant in chess, to lose a game of chess does not mean you will die.

[@Elijah_sk_]

Risk it for the Biscuit

[@martinclark6952]

Magnus Carlsen is awesome and this guy interviewed him as if he was a pegasus unicorn

[@elk5878]

Lmao

[@zah936]

This

[@sammy45654565]

isn't he?

[@vario6492]

Those are called 'alicorns'. Next time you won't have to use two words ^~^

[@nivnavion]

Alicorns are only used on fictional media, they have no official mythological name and are simply referred to as winged unicorns

[@RickCostello]

This might just be the dumbest interview of all time.

[@robinmai3963]

Type „why are you gay in youtube“

[@rotagbhd]

You've obviously never seen Dick Cavett interview Bobby Fischer.

[@te6997]

rotag_bhd dick cavett interview was good with fischer

[@rikus6201]

@@robinmai3963 "Why are you gae*"

[@usualdialer]

For dumbs absolutely this is the dumbest interview👀

[@Eg9212k]

this guy clearly doesnt know much on chess, and that lead to awkward questions

[@kingshearer2]

Good test of Magnus's character though, I enjoyed it, they probably went out on the drink afterwards.

[@adams5468]

he knows about Magnus though, like question about Napoleon could be well a reference to the Waterloo episode in the life of Magnus

[@brucetowell5208]

Sow me an interviewer who DOES know about chess? None of them do, that's one of the problems with making the game more popular. Same way with other artists in their fields, you hardly ever get a world class composer interviewing Paul McCartney...just so called journalists who kiss ass trying to get the interview.

[@chessdrummer]

@@brucetowell5208 Lots of us who work in chess journalism and interview personalities, know chess.

[@popvinnik]

It's unfortunate there are so many people like you who just have this irritating tendency to be negative and point out the flaws in everything. Or try to anyway. A lot of the time they just think they're flaws but are just too ignorant to tell the difference. Maybe he does know more about chess than you think. Did it occur to you that a fair portion of his audience may not know much or anything about the game and so he's asking simple questions geared towards their level of understanding? It's infuriating reading the barrage of comments from one dimensional thinkers such as yourself on a daily basis.

[@alonsolugo6227]

Magnus was very nice and carried the interview when he could've just laughed at every question.

[@Mattinwc79]

how about having someone who actually knows about chess interview him? MAGNUS ARE YOU A PAWN OR A HORSE??

[@inlovewithi]

It is his show, so that would have been a weird thing to do.

[@mohammedcharlesmurphy2837]

i watched the whole video just to see him ask that question but he never did? did i miss something?

[@AJ-lz3lr]

2 completely and totally different standpoints. The show is a juxtaposition between layman and genuine genius.

[@FatherTau]

Lol!

[@letthemeatboobs]

@@mohammedcharlesmurphy2837 It's just a joke..and its hilarious

[@dragonwarrior1999got]

"When its a very tough opponent , and you say the word checkmate " Carlsen-"Well, i wont actually say the wor" Charlie-"Right , you say the word check " Carlsen - "well no, the opponent reali.." Charlie - " Right, you can see it in their face !" 😂😂😧😧😧😧😧

[@AJ-lz3lr]

When you get it yet you don’t

[@milesy35]

*CRINGE*

[@papaja6759]

😂😂😂

[@emsnewssupkis6453]

@SheStillRuns The interview many years ago by Dick Cavett show (which is on You Tube) was much better. Dick pulled Fischer out of his shell and got him to interact in a very friendly way.

[@josephespinoza9636]

Dude won’t let him speak lol

[@gray_gogy]

I think despite the perceived bad questions, Magnus seemed to enjoy this interview. The interviewer didn't know much about the game but he was definitely fascinated and interested in Magnus.

[@zah936]

True

[@UTUBE3JC]

Yes true good point tbh. But it is like, I mean when he asks if magnus feels like a general in a battlefield, but magnus HAS NEVER BEEN A GENERAL IN A BATTLEFIELD nor even been to battle like, it’s just a cheesy thing that doesn’t actually make sense ahaha. But yeah he was genuinely curious and it got some good stuff out of MG for sure. But yeah tehe at some parts

[@SwagotoGhosh]

the interviewer seems drunk

[@FastRabitRunner]

When I try to look intellectual knowing Im not, I look like Charlie.

[@ry.online]

Ugh, Charlie. *facepalm*. “When you touch the pieces, are you a general moving your troops?” Uy yuy yuy

[@Jejdjejbfjf]

LOL "uy yuy yuy"

[@themodfather9382]

Nothing wrong with this question at all. He didn't even answer

[@perrub]

the interviewer was clearly drunk

[@oliver-04]

or high on meth, you would know

[@VincesInHocSigno]

Plot twist: So was Magnus

[@marianoraiz7258]

-Who are you? -I'm Magnus Carl.. -So, do you play chess? -Well, yes. -Do you say Checkmate? That's a nice word.

[@leahsilk1642]

this is what happens when someone who doesn't understand chess speaks to the highest level... absolute cringefest. "how does it feel when you say checkmate?" As if GM's don't realize they're lost way before mate in one!

[@MrSupernova111]

LOL That reminds me. I'm 1900 rated chess player. Haven't played connect 4 since I was a kid and I don't know any strategy. I played my 11 year cousin who is a little trickster and a bit of an expert. I knew at least two moves deep I was lost because it was a forced sequence so I resigned right then and there. She didn't like that I resigned before she had the chance to place the last chip. But to the point, I agree with you. I hate that chess players don't get the respect they deserve because 99% of people probably don't have the discipline or capacity to break 2000 elo and much less become a GM.

[@kingshearer2]

I was pi55ing myself with laughter when he said that, the best chess interview I've ever seen.

[@undeadnightorc]

Expert chess players don't even bother to say "check". It's just assumed that the opponent is aware enough of his position when his king is in danger. I'd even go so far as to say that if you said "check" to a grandmaster he/she would feel insulted.

[@kingshearer2]

Yes, it's obvious, the interviewer doesn't understand the etiquette of the game but you should give him a wide berth since he's obviously never played the game before. He's trying to bring Magnus down to everyone else's level and he certainly succeeded in that - utterly hilarious .

[@zimbu_]

I liked the fact that he started arguing when corrected. "Well, you say check." Magnus probably thought about explaining how chess matches end, but was worried that the interviewer wouldn't what a king was. Btw I don't think high level players would be offended by the opponent saying "check". The idea that a professional chess player needs to be informed of a mate in one is a bit too silly to insult anyone. Also, some people sometimes feel "suddenly uncomfortable" or "too aware of" remaining silent, so they might not even think the "check" is directed to them.

[@fuckingSickOfCreepyG]

I swear the hardest thing about life as a World Champion of chess must be to deal with this sort of nonsense. I imagine I'd try to avoid it as much as possible, but if you do that you are not being "an ambassador for the game" etc.

[@SuperYtc1]

2:56 - put your hand on the piece… 6:10 - say the word checkmate 7:07 - wrapping up it’s over and Motzart 8:12 - strangling 8:50 - your world is within these boundaries 9:41 - new moves take game to new level 11:35 - you’re inside his head 13:15 - chess is about owning center 14:19 - walking, talking, advertising machine?! 15:30 - Garry Kasparov... he's pretty good? 19:52 - I’m gonna take you down 23:25 - you just knew 24:10 - this could be huge

[@kgkkoyog7684]

Why did you do this?

[@SuperYtc1]

@@kgkkoyog7684 Bookmarks of moments I like.

[@Dr_DMT]

@@SuperYtc1 LOL! So funny thank you for doing this 🤣 don’t forget at 14:20 is “walking talking advertising machine”

[@SuperYtc1]

@@Dr_DMT VG here... Arctic here... Simosen THERE... Are you a walking, talking, advertising machine!?? Haha thanks for that. Will add that one in.

[@SuperYtc1]

@@Dr_DMT I added in 15:30 as well. When he says "he's pretty good?" when talking about Garry Kasparov I just find that hilarious.

[@volfan911]

As someone who has always considered Charlie Rose a highly skilled interviewer, I must say this interview was cringe-worthy throughout. Rose doesn't ask questions; he makes statements and declares things on behalf of Carlsen (e.g. "here's what's interesting to me, your world is within these boundaries. Your world is within here.", "You will stop playing when you cannot play at a high enough level."), and he seems to fawn and laugh excessively, makes corny jokes ("you like to strangle your opponents *exaggerated choking sound/gesture*") and finishes Carlsen's sentences for him. So weird.

[@6teezkid]

Nathan Caldwell - Yes. It was cringe-worthy from beginning, and it declined further when Rose made the choking remark & enacted the sounds. I had a ‘sink-under-the-table’ feeling. Rose casted Carlsen as though he was a freak on display.

[@kevinmurphy3307]

Charlie is used to feeling like he's the smartest guy in the room....Here he aint and he's clearly un balanced as a result

[@rozalinarozalina2188]

Thank Gd he disappeared

[@MrCaptainTea]

@@ashishhamza171 Why is that so fitting 😆

[@abrarqadir503]

He is Both a good interviewer and inexorably creepy 😅

[@kingshearer2]

When you say the word 'check mate' well I won't actually say the word 'check mate' comedy gold this interviewer is a legend. The chess version of Spinal tap.

[@Alexander_Tronstad]

"yeah well you say check". Wrong again.

[@FlorisVerbeij]

Hahahahahahahha that’s just gorgeous thanks! “Very much like Mozart and Bach. Right between those two.”

[@alekhinesgun9997]

It’s like saying “I tap!” In mma 🤣

[@merfishsandwich691]

He's so naïve that he doesn't even realize professional Chess matches end far before that.

[@zerksez9963]

WHO NOTICED THE FACT THAT EVERYTIME THE interviewer said something which indirectly was a praise to the ability of magnus, he would slide it away not getting happy but replying in a modest way possible. Not making anyone see him as a gifted one Love u carlsen

[@ibbumpn]

This is uncomfortable to watch.

[@TheWieger01]

9:58 "Can you do things to a chessboard that have not been done before?" hahahaha

[@captainbeefheart5815]

Yeah, I invented a new move. The pawn can now move up three on the first move. It's never been done before.

[@ijuhi]

yeh m8 i can cut a hole in the middle of the board and spin it on my cock. never seen that one before eh?

[@Shendue]

LMAO

[@phieyl7105]

I can stain the entire chessboard with my tongue while looking at you directly in the eyes.

[@radrook4481]

Only if he violates the rules of chess.

[@bailinnumberguy]

The vast majority of people interested in watching this are almost certainly chess players. Charlie Rose's questions are embarrassing. After he asks each question, he spreads his arms apart like he just asked something profound: "How do the pieces feel?" Brilliant. Any player who says check or checkmate during a match against a GM will likely get punched in the face.

[@timealchemist7508]

Randy Bailin Could you imagine Magnus saying “check mate” to Kasparov?! He’d come over the table! Lol

[@SellusionStar]

:D

[@jstkamukwamba3674]

You bet!!! 😂😂😂

[@talkttalk2010]

Randy Bailin 😂😂

[@dantesbrick4425]

Chess snobs. Jesus.

[@arnieus866]

This interviewer asks dumb questions. The game and strategies are known. Magnus is just the best at execution more often. I think he was the first to realize that massive computer prep was futile. All the top players are prepared. He just started going for an even position that neither had seen before and that is when the game begins. Some people are just born with the mental process for chess. Morphy, Fisher, Reshevsky, and others just had it. They were strong as children like Magnus but without computers. I am old. I have put in 10 times the hours as Magnus. Still I struggle to keep up with real-time analysis like Peter Svidler who almost instantly spots 2 or 3 relevant lines in any position. And top players can play multiple rapid games blindfolded. I don't have anything like that in my head but I love to push wood.

[@i8TheLastOne]

Arnieus that’s what she said

[@magnafire1]

Better than pushing cocaine.

[@Gush27]

Are you saying Magnus is not naturally gifted in the game in the same way Morphy and Fisher were? That’s just wrong.

[@zah936]

@@Gush27 He is saying he is AND he got the added advantage.

[@SK-tk6bi]

I am curious, how old are you?

[@Elijah_sk_]

"You learn everything that is to learn, then start inventing yourself"..." moving ahead in little steps...". - Magnus Carlsen. Loved the quote about learning and inventing.

[@StoN220]

omg LOL this interviewer it's like he's getting more and more drunk as the interview goes on. i'm getting joker vibes loooool

[@SellusionStar]

And it seems that his nose is getting more and more red... Is it just me?

[@emmanuelagbesola4618]

He was definitely high on something...it was so obvious, that he knows nothing about the game...what a terrible interview

[@eliet8944]

Hahahaha

[@cozygamingandvideos3914]

I wonder if Charlie had his pants on?

[@jmoney1941]

Hahaha

[@mohammedhosein5210]

Charlie was wearing panties during this interview.

[@CortexZero]

Underrated comment my guy.

[@priyamsinghtomar5434]

😂😂

[@prentezlarkenspiegel805]

Boy, you can tell Charlie the Pervert has played a lot of chess!

[@justmenate]

"are you a walking talking advertising machine?" ... Ahhh, these are my sponsors.. wtf kind of interview is this

[@MW-qo8hw]

Recognizing him as merely a 'chess grandmaster' is a bit of an understatement

[@happyhappyjoyjoy6563]

this was filmed before being world champion.. so chess grandmaster would be the correct title

[@zebra3stripes]

Charlie invited him back to his hotel room for a game and left the white bishop out in the open.

[@Darklife66]

he meant something that is roughly the shape of bishop ( probably the size of bishop ), that alaways goes slightly sideways, and that charlie rose has alaways on him, and seldomly use, unless he is alone and sad in the dark. I hope that makes it clear ;)

[@ncripzx]

Pahahaha

[@Fajowski50]

zebra3stripes Amazing comment

[@pavels8890]

Maybe a pawn ♟️

[@nostalgiacorner1999]

😂😂😂

[@NeaEmrys]

I'm sorry but this interview is HILARIOUS 😂 Magnus is doing so well despite these stupid cringe questions.

[@alanstreetwars2258]

It's a comedy show dude 😎

[@theeyebro]

Heres a summary of the interview if you dont want to watch the whole thing: Interviewer: stupid question Magnus: "I dont know"

[@dannyneeto5481]

The thing the I like is that the interviewer is really deeply curious and fascinated about what Magnus has to say. Even if he clearly doesn't understand much of chess Magnus is comfortable with him wich is what matters in the end. Good interview because we get to see Magnus talking about chess in a way that he doesn't often.

[@BRNRDNCK]

I agree. The other comments chastising the interviewer are unwarranted.

[@enigma104]

It’s clearly just an act for the interview. His career as an interviewer depends on him being a likeable person..

[@galaga00]

@@enigma104Needlessly cynical much?

[@freddymars2014]

So this is what being molested must feel like... I need a shower.

[@AcceleratorUlz]

Goddamn this is the best comment here.

[@SpontaneityJD]

I desperately need one too

[@gxfr795]

I’m fucking dead

[@nealtran6844]

What I like about Magnus is his down-to-earth and humble attitude. He is not weird or aloof like the past chess masters.

[@yukiinu5534]

Magnus was playing a match with the interviewer in that he was not going to give away any of the real secrets that make him a winner. That is why he answered in generalities and while the interviewer was trying to gain insight into his game Magnus would not let him, and that was why the interview seemed awkward. Windows 7 at level 5 beats me all the time. But I can read people.

[@MagnusAnand]

I love Magnus, but humble?

[@jimmytheskateboarder]

YUKI INU I doubt that Magnus is hiding a winning secret. Even if he did, it's not like he could explain it during a casual interview to a non chess player.

[@juanmendezrt]

YUKI INU natural talent and hard work is the answer you think he is hiding. There is no magic formula. But yes you can read people lol.

[@SaadMohammedGhori]

.

[@jonathonjubb6626]

"When my playing strength caught up with my optimism" That must have felt GOOD!!

[@AlphaZero4000]

"I have a natural talent in positional chess, and he's [Kasparov] is more for attacking and aggressive chess." -Carlsen "And do you believe that it has anything to do with the fact that you're from Norway and he's from Russia?" -Creepy interviewer

[@StephenPaulTroup]

Actually I think that is a good question and Magnus thought it might be part of the reason. As someone who has studied Russia and know the language, being Russian means you have a mindset that is significantly different from the west. I'm not saying Russians can all be put in one box, but there is a significant dynamic running through the Russian mindset that would influence Russian players to one degree or another.

[@JacobafJelling]

There is a difference. In Scandinavia we’re taught to imagine and dream

[@fndTenorio]

@@StephenPaulTroup OR, Magnus was just being polite instead of saying, "dude what a stupid question". Their styles are a consequence of the particular aspect of the game that they mastered: Kasparov can calculate very deeply, Magnus has a natural feeling for positions. Also Russia and Soviet Union are not the same.

[@goodluck8618]

It's very standard american A4 thinking. Me and my brother are completely different (one enjoys taking risks, the other prefers to act safe) - two extremely different personalities. How come we have so different mindsets within the same family (and obviously having the same cultural background)? There are lots of examples of other different siblings. All people are different, only Russians are more or less all the same, because, you know, that's politically correct to think. That's what they always tell you or imply - by any opportunity (like this one here). I'm sure he would never ask that question if Carlsen was more aggressively attacking guy. That would have been politically incorrect - Western countries never ever attack other countries, they only spread happiness, and create beautiful dreams. Who cares about the reality in the world of dreams? Right.

[@dannymadness1382]

So pathetic, hes an extension of the usual cnn hacks though so they literally cannot help themselves, also to insane to realize Russia isnt communists anymore, and elite media whores are more marxists then Russia is in 2019-irony.

[@claudegray2759]

Dumb questions and a very awkward an tedious interview. When I heard Charlie say "when you say the word checkmate" I really realized that he's probably never even watched a professional game. Skip to 8:23 to hear Charlie choke himself out of the blue...

[@jeremylindsey2975]

8:23 I wish he would have committed and finished the job.

[@Del1Dub]

he's a bit old isnt he

[@intj7447]

Is he drunk?

[@Doughty1988]

lol

[@americannacho]

LOL

[@glompotheclown]

I swear, Charlie envisions Magnus grabbing a chess piece like He-Man grabbing his sword - "I HAVE THE POOOOWWEERRRRRR!!!" (lightning in the background)

[@j-ghull]

"When you put your hand on a piece what do you feel?" "Ouch Charlie, bit my finger"

[@thomasfontaine3002]

He’s so humble and yet so confident. He’s brilliant.

[@CrAzzyWak]

cringiest interviewer I've ever seen

[@kingshearer2]

The interviewer is a legend I found it hilarious

[@dgstruzyk]

I think it’s the complete silence in the room

[@americannacho]

8:23

[@rikus6201]

This interview was a fucking cringefest

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

@@rikus6201 He should have asked him what are his other interests besides chess.

[@VictorUdd]

"And you say the word check mate". Who is this interviewer?

[@ncripzx]

I think it's aimed at very very young players possibly 6-8month olds

[@kingshearer2]

I don't know, but if they ever do a chess version of Spinal Tap this guy would be brilliant.

[@johnnyd.j.6068]

lmao yes

[@iMannyLP]

I thought that too, check mate are actually two words, he is such a bad linguist.

[@Darklife66]

This guy seems to consider Magnus as fascinating object, not as a very knowledgeable , nice persone to converse with about the game. There is almost a fetichism involved with his interviewing style. That , and the age difference gives off really creepy vibes. I don't like this guy..

[@tysondiki]

Darklife66 are u a psychologist?

[@Darklife66]

As a matter of fact i am !

[@dgstruzyk]

Well said

[@joshkava]

Charlie Rose lost his show due to inappropriate sexual advances towards younger female colleagues so you're instincts are right on.

[@hailkayy]

Josh Peters yes Id even say this dude may not only like adults and girls, high prob if not clear.

[@dislajk]

this guy makes this interview a little creepy.

[@chrisbarry1016]

He makes everything creepy.

[@jacek20]

that fucking creep was fired for molesting woman. what a piece of shit asks in a creepy way 'what do you feel when you touch the pawn' lol?

[@Maltebyte2]

a little! lol

[@fouronetwo813]

At least he was wearing a suit and not a bath robe

[@mendel7575]

He has a Semitic quality. But I don't believe he is.

[@-_Nuke_-]

The interviewer has no idea about chess, he is asking the worst questions ever, to the point where nothing remotely important has been learned by people watching this interview ...

[@kingshearer2]

Apart from the comedy gold I don't think I've seen Magnus laugh so much.

[@Keithphotorama]

It’s hard to find a interview with Magnus Carlsen that has Closed Captioning and I am so glad to have FINALLY found this video. Thank you, thank you for the Captioning.

[@nachiketapradhan171]

Who the hell on earth compares chess to battle startegies of Napoleon.

[@funbigly]

Charlie Rose compares checkers to Napoleon all the time

[@captainbeefheart5815]

Someone with an infantile view of chess.

[@marcweeks9178]

Magnus should have said "Not Napoleon, Pikachu." Charlie Rose: "Really?" Magnus: "Not really, no."

[@rg7535]

There's actually a lot to be gained from studying military tactics. Napoleon's battles really do feel a lot like a chess game. This shouldn't be surprising at all, as chess really is a representation of ancient military warfare. That's the reason why knights always flank their opponents, why rooks only move in a straight line, and so on.

[@fractal_mind562]

Dumb people dont even know the origins of chess ! Probably think it started how it is right now...

[@ZachBelcher94]

If I got a dollar for every time Magnus was interrupted in this interview I would buy that chessboard on the table.

[@themediaproject7764]

The interviewer ‘I play a little bit of chess’ Also the interviewer ‘so chess is all about controlling the centre?’ 👍

[@akashwayal8797]

Congratulations! Well done! All the best for your future battles.

[@Michael-vf2mw]

"Are you a walking-talking advertising machine?" Wth kind of a question is that?

[@LeandroVelez7]

He's pretty humble. That's always good to see.

[@francisbiotech8211]

"You need to have that absolute belief." (21:40) This reminds me of what some of the top tennis players in the world have said. If I recall correctly, Federer once said something like "When you're confident, the court expands."

[@gray_gogy]

Magnus throwing in words like harmony to keep the man happy

[@paultnt1]

As a chess lover /fanatic this interview is made harder by the lack of chess knowledge by the interviewer

[@chandrashekharazad5725]

His fierce will to win can be found in his endless grinds of drawn positions

[@john146t]

so many good questions come to mind none to ear...

[@dudeabides69]

They should have had someone who understands chess interview him. I'm not talking about a Grand Master. Any 800 elo player would know how to proceed better than this dude. This is a masterpiece in cringe.

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

Well, Charlie's audience are usually low IQ liberals who vote for people like Joe Biden.

[@ZaydDepaor]

Rose: "Interesting to me, your world is within these boundaries..." Carlsen: "(Oh boy, this old guy thinks I live on a chess board, I am a human and live like other people)Yes, that's what I do..."

[@Tulio_Fonseca]

i fucking love magnus. he's such a competitor. no need to talk about his talent and hard work. he's always been that honest about everything that happened to him. All Hail King Carlsen

[@MandyChessAcademy]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@elmargico9858]

I liked the interview👍

[@wardje5195]

this must be the worst interviewer in history

[@dylanolberg5950]

He even said in this interview that he will stop playing once he lacks motivation and that’s exactly what he did this month in July 2022

[@MrCupidd]

Some of the questions appear simple to sophisticated chess players but remember this is for the widest possible audience to popularize chess and to help his show. Magnus is an interesting guy and I liked what I saw of the interview.

[@sweetcreature9452]

finally someone said it..

[@SpontaneityJD]

This interview in a nutshell: 8:23

[@nostalgiacorner1999]

😂😂😂

[@cliffordwilliams9597]

"Can you...and if you can how...take the game to another level?" Oh my god what even are you asking!!!

[@commanderbacon6426]

Clifford Williams This question is probably better than any question in the interview.

[@noxnc]

12:35, “I play a little bit of chess.” 13:18, “So chess is about owning the center?” Lol, 😂

[@j-r-m7775]

The guy is cringe as fuck but to be fair he did say “let’s assume I play a little bit of chess” So you quoted him out of context

[@noxnc]

@@j-r-m7775 I concede the point.

[@darcie7773]

😂😂😂😂

[@greatpretender83]

This was actually a great interview. The intention was acomplished Magnus talked about deep thoughts about him.

[@HighStakesDanny]

This is a fascinating person. Appreciate I am able to watch him play on YT.

[@gmchessplay9043]

Interviewer: Do you have the possibility to elevate chess to a new level. Can you do things on the chess board that have not been done before? Me: What?! He's talking to Carlsen like he's a damn magician, and can read peoples thoughts.

[@elisek2062]

this made my year, omg i’ve never laughed harder😂

[@DuncanFer1]

He would keep the motivation to 2022 !

[@pbrynild]

The second part of this interview is actually very very interesting.

[@tnig]

Interviewer: "I know how to play a bit of chest. Show how the horsey moves" Magnus: "Um..Um, can we get someone else please?"

[@davelister9755]

I think it just starts with curiosity, if you aren't willing to give up on a thought then you will truly begin to understand what your brain is capable of. Magnus wouldn't give up on the thought, and in some way or another he developed the brain capacity and the 'language' in his mind to calculate positions many moves ahead. I highly doubt Magnus would be as good as he is if he just remembered games. You have to think in your mind that most brilliant moves (lines) in chess are created with a strategy that usually has a line and sinker attached to it, so whether it is you or your opponent using one... you have to be able to see at the same level of depth as him and with as many variations as humanly possible to ensure you don't fall victim. Whether you're a beginner or you're this guy...

[@navidhamidi4859]

Still the best interview 😍

[@tabularasa9576]

I like the interviewer because he makes the interview so natural👍👍👍

[@Micha-fe1pn]

8:25 wtf

[@adawg853]

Michał that happened as soon as I read this LMFAO

[@notifycalderon]

Lol

[@mikecantreed]

Michał He usually pulls that move in a bathrobe

[@adawg853]

sellbullion just like David Carradene

[@kdub9198]

Michał Yeah. The host was exiled after sexual harassment charges. I'm sure he's sacrificed babies to his pagan god.

[@ItsAllAboutGuitar]

Why is it always that when these great minds do interviews they manage to find the stupidest possible interviewer alive???

[@vqn4dream79]

the interviewer is actually smarter than magnus dumbass

[@vqn4dream79]

he is trying to make him explain his secret wich should be ez if you are smart or honest

[@amanch9322]

there r other ways to do that which r less creepier.

[@sweetcreature9452]

i found it brilliant actually. magnus is talking so much about himself. thats the end game.

[@breelund6394]

Humble too..👽

[@moneymakerfosho6915]

This kid is such an inspiration to me......So wowed by him😆😆😆

[@samsmusichub]

Geez all of his interviews are like, "UR DA BEST WHY U SUCH A GOD?"

[@msxmurda2385]

He’s not humble, and deserves every bit of his braggadocio. Dude is a legend. He doesn’t have the magic of Bobby Fischer or Tal, or Morphy, or Capablanca…but he plays the perfect move ALMOST every single time.

[@alexshorttop7730]

That’s true but also because his opponents are much better, there’s less “magic” as the talent pool becomes better and mor even

[@adammilat-meyer5436]

as of 2018, he's already in the conversation of who the greatest chess player of all time is... real talk.

[@alekhinesgun9997]

9:15 wow, held true to his word 👏

[@benrobinson5950]

Hahaha what even is this interview? That interviewer is an absolute weirdo

[@KcDaugirdas]

Dude is just like, "I don't know, I just love chess and play it a lot and am good at it."

[@KcDaugirdas]

Damn, Charlie Rose is such a douche in this interview

[@jodihouts6032]

I love Magnus. Reigning champion for another year!

[@under88Me]

It was nice to watch an interview with him, as he talks he looks like a nice down-to-earth guy.

[@renehenriksen1735]

I like that he´s such an honest worldchampion. Hopefully he doesn´t get corrupted by evil forces in the chessworld.

[@xOxAdnanxOx]

such..?

[@UTUBE3JC]

The spies of morgoth are always spreading lies. But MAGNUS will not be led astray, he will checkmate them

[@captainbeefheart5815]

"Yours [pieces] are so perfectly placed. Yes. You set this board." - creepy interviewer "Yeah." - Magnus What a creep.

[@sunitagautam2721]

Magnus is well versed and interviewer supported him well

[@jeffrey3498]

What's great about Magnus is that he doesn't seem to let all the accolades go to his head.