The world’s n ° 1 chess player, Magnus Carlsen, acknowledged that he had exceeded his peak and is no longer as “obsessed” by competition at the highest level. Speaking frankly in his career, the former world champion said that he had become wiser over the years but had lost a certain will and energy.
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The world n ° 1, Magnus Carlsen, admitted that he had exceeded his peak and that the pure treatment speed of his mind had fallen over the years. Carlsen, who holds the record for the highest classic note of 2882, believes that he has become wiser over the years but has lost a certain will and energy
Carlsen, 34, has been the world’s 1st 1 chess player for 15 years and won his first world chess championship in 2013 by defeating the Indian legend Viswanathan Anand.
Carlsen he is more informed but less ruthless
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The Joe Rogan experienceCarlsen said that his peak was in the first half of 2019 “when I was 28 years old and when I was most like a young Kasparov than ever – very dynamic.”
Asked about the difference between Carlsen of 2019 and Carlsen of the present, the Norwegian said: “Some things. I cannot play the same opening that I played then because they were developed to the point that they are fundamentally unplayable. Apart from that, my average level will probably be a little lower, because I am a little older and my brain is not as fast. But I can do most of these things.
“What I don’t think I can do is slightly (from) another best version of me that was 2013-2014 when I was in the best form of my life. I was just a relentless beast on the board, grinding my opponents in very long games. Never giving them respite.
“Regarding knowledge, it was far from the best version of me, but the average level of my game was definitely higher than, because I rarely played a bad game. I was always sure, with so much will and energy,” he added.
Carlsen ready to compromise on failures to enjoy life
The five -time world champion Carlsen said that he did not think that he could go back to his “peak” because of his age, but he can still rely “if he focuses on important aspects such as physical form, diet and preparation.
“These children in their brain are so faster than mine. I also thought for years that I am not old, but I can never be at this level of pure calculation power. »»
When he was asked why he is not trying to return to his peak, Carlsen explained: “I generally like to do the right things when I am in tournaments, but between the two, I also want to enjoy life. I am generally obsessed with failures but I am not obsessed with competition. »»
