A biography for Magnus Carlsenhasn’t been written yet.
“I don't look at computers as opponents. For me it is much more interesting to beat humans.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Some people think that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I don't. You have to be merciless.”
“My former coach, Simen Agdestein, used to be the best player in Norway.”