"Everybody should assume that when I say things, I mean them" - BIG INTERVIEW WITH MAGNUS CARLSEN

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • GM Magnus Carlsen sat down with FIDE Press Officer IM Michael Rahal before the closing ceremony of the 2023 FIDE World Cup to talk about the range of topics, from the just finished World Cup to the future plans, Candidates, poker, and even golf.
    Thumbnail photo by Stev Bonhage
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Komentáře • 668

  • @FIDE_chess
    @FIDE_chess  Před 9 měsíci +382

    0:19 - How Magnus feels about adding the first World Cup victory to his collection
    2:50 - Previous World Cup and being knocked out by Duda
    3:30 - Match against Keymer, the key point of the World Cup for Magnus
    5:21 - About food poisoning
    8:33 - The final against Pragg
    14:28 - About Pragg and other possible contenders for the World Championship
    16:04 - About Magnus' team
    18:17 - Next goals
    21:27 - About the Candidates and World Championship
    24:51 - Playing on Internet before the World Cup final tiebreak
    25:51 - Interests apart from chess: poker, golf, streaming

  • @TheOne11111
    @TheOne11111 Před 9 měsíci +791

    5 times Classical World Chess Champion, 4 times World Rapid Chess Champion, 6 times World Blitz Chess Champion, Number 1 FIDE rated player since July 2011 (Number 1 for 12 years now?), and Chess World Cup. Magnus is the GOAT.

    • @YlL-ji2sl
      @YlL-ji2sl Před 9 měsíci +12

      Kasparov was more ahead of his rivals at his time thought.

    • @kayak8700
      @kayak8700 Před 9 měsíci +221

      @@YlL-ji2slbut magnus has harder competition playing against people who can memorize 20 moves of computer prep

    • @Philiopantheon82
      @Philiopantheon82 Před 9 měsíci +35

      @@kayak8700true that, but Kasparov had to deal with one man and overcome him and that was the chess God Anatoly Karpov. Now hang on, i still think Magnus is perhaps more deserving of the title of goat, but we need to make an epochal comparisons between Magnus, Kasparov, Fischer, Morphy and Capablanca, even Emanuel Laskar

    • @rooksman64
      @rooksman64 Před 9 měsíci +37

      Magnus Goatsen

    • @TheOne11111
      @TheOne11111 Před 9 měsíci +81

      @@YlL-ji2sl These days all youth players are so bright and talented. So, maintaining Number 1 position for over 10 years and winning a lots in these kind of era, I can say Magnus is a lot better than everyone else. Magnus highest rating (elo) was higher than Kasparov. Magnus highest FIDE official rating points is 2882 and Garry Kasparov higest rating is 2851. Officially, Magnus is the official number 1 player with the highest peak rating of all time.

  • @Yash42189
    @Yash42189 Před 9 měsíci +214

    Honest, straightforward, funny, smart, sincere, emotional. What a great champion we've had!

    • @scofind1139
      @scofind1139 Před 9 měsíci +9

      Magnus Completed Chess...Like Messi Completed Football...GOAT

    • @MohitGupta-up1hp
      @MohitGupta-up1hp Před 9 měsíci +1

      Ronaldo
      To
      The
      Best

    • @youssef6222
      @youssef6222 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Very honest i like that about him

    • @ronjackson6358
      @ronjackson6358 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Will be hard pressed to find another with such class and honesty!!

    • @mpw621
      @mpw621 Před 9 měsíci +1

      You mean what a great champion we have ! He is clearly the best in the world.

  • @grammarnazi9440
    @grammarnazi9440 Před 9 měsíci +303

    Man is done. He will play online and enjoy life .Good luck to him
    The GOAT

    • @raylopez99
      @raylopez99 Před 9 měsíci +6

      I gave a thumbs up. It's the 64th like, the same as the number of squares on the chessboard. In deference to this comment I suggest nobody else give a thumbs up, so it remains at the golden number of 64! Thank you for your understanding.

    • @scofind1139
      @scofind1139 Před 9 měsíci +10

      Magnus COmpleted Chess like Messi Completed Fooball...GOAT

    • @kimaboe
      @kimaboe Před 9 měsíci +4

      Not at all.
      He has two classical OTB tournaments confirmed later in the year (European Club Cup and Quatar Masters).
      He is also almost guaranteed to play three faster tournaments over the board, the Champions Chess Tour finals and the World Rapid and Blitz.

    • @123fulRahul
      @123fulRahul Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@kimaboe its just like messi playing in mls and argentina, just for the vibes now!

    • @kimaboe
      @kimaboe Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@123fulRahul I think he is playing the club cup for the vibes like Messi, and then doing Qatar like Ronaldo, for the appearance fees.

  • @monamasri3477
    @monamasri3477 Před 9 měsíci +138

    Best players currently :
    1-Magnus Carlsen
    2- Motivated Magnus
    3 - Demotivated Magnus
    4-Drunk Magnus
    5-Sick Magnus

    • @juliocadavid6640
      @juliocadavid6640 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I'm tired people putting always the same shtt, Drunk magnus aint even close to late magnus. Can't really stand the people who sleep on late magnus, dude is a monster . Late M >> Drunk M

    • @aphremdanha5158
      @aphremdanha5158 Před 9 měsíci +5

      100% foubd this hilarious and true lol

    • @michaelvm2404
      @michaelvm2404 Před 9 měsíci +6

      The accuracy of Sick Magnus is catching up with the one of Drunk Magnus...99.2%, not so bad.

    • @slyerfox9060
      @slyerfox9060 Před 9 měsíci +2

      6. Shirtless Magnus

    • @slyerfox9060
      @slyerfox9060 Před 9 měsíci +6

      This is my Top 10 current player list
      1. Drunk Magnus
      2. Motivated Magnus
      3. Magnus Carlsen
      4. Shirtless Magnus
      5. Bongcloud Magnus
      6. Partying with the ChessBrah's Magnus
      7. Demotivated Magnus
      8. Sick Magnus
      9. Blindfolded Magnus
      10. Partying with the Botez's Magnus

  • @MrSupernova111
    @MrSupernova111 Před 9 měsíci +200

    IM Michael Rahal is by far the best interviewer FIDE has had in a long time. Please keep this guy for future events! Great interview! Cheers!

    • @raylopez99
      @raylopez99 Před 9 měsíci +27

      I agree, tho, speaking for myself, a hot, nearly naked female interviewer would be enjoyable as well, tho not realistic.

    • @mathcat4
      @mathcat4 Před 9 měsíci

      @@raylopez99 you fine bro? you don't want the horny police to find you.

    • @DGH1
      @DGH1 Před 9 měsíci +4

      @@raylopez99True dat

    • @janfoyer3478
      @janfoyer3478 Před 9 měsíci +1

      My thoughts exactly!

    • @Pacalolo04
      @Pacalolo04 Před 9 měsíci

      Absolutely

  • @prayagraj4708
    @prayagraj4708 Před 9 měsíci +603

    only drunk Magnus can beat him

    • @Elsonoliveira716
      @Elsonoliveira716 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Yes Indian bro

    • @steelsteez6118
      @steelsteez6118 Před 9 měsíci

      gaaaaaay...

    • @QuenchingQuotes
      @QuenchingQuotes Před 9 měsíci +18

      ​@@user-ajkbut couldn't where it mattered the most

    • @louptrjack7354
      @louptrjack7354 Před 9 měsíci +22

      ​@@user-ajkevery professional player can beat the other professional players. I saw FMs IMs beat Magnus many times, it does not mean that he is undefeatable. But he is the greatest chess player of all time. If he was motivated enough, he would go for it until he is old and better ones come

    • @sircosm
      @sircosm Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@QuenchingQuotesThat's because the King looks well rested after the initial incident with a bad tummy, and didn't have to stretch and gruel out, playing multiple mentally and physically exhausting tiebreaks, against the World no. 2, world no. 3, world no. 7, etc.
      If you just switch opponents and see, maybe the results could have been different, you never know...

  • @DocMC86
    @DocMC86 Před 9 měsíci +371

    There’s nothing left for Magnus in chess. Chess is Magnus

    • @juliocadavid6640
      @juliocadavid6640 Před 9 měsíci +8

      ​​@@DeanDiveli...world championship. Magnus has won 2 960 events but WCship missing.

    • @Bryaaammnnn179
      @Bryaaammnnn179 Před 9 měsíci +12

      ‘Chess is Magnus’ only if you’re a casual with no appreciation for the game itself.
      Magnus is the GOAT but the game will go on long after he retires

    • @Janak217
      @Janak217 Před 9 měsíci +28

      ​@@Bryaaammnnn179it will surely go on but nobody will ever forget Magnus' legacy. The chess world will surely be sad when Magnus' retires but as always , the world of chess will continue. New players will be born and the cycle will continue but what Magnus has achieved will never be forgotten. It's to be nailed in every chess player's mind.

    • @dark_magician_sdy
      @dark_magician_sdy Před 9 měsíci +3

      ​@@DeanDivelithat's not even real chess

    • @mcawesome4150
      @mcawesome4150 Před 9 měsíci

      r/im14andthisisdeep

  • @dheeraj7440
    @dheeraj7440 Před 9 měsíci +210

    14:28 About Pragg; if he isn't the contender for the world championship then who is? He also called him a calculation and mentality monster. 👏 Means a lot coming from Magnus.

    • @MrSupernova111
      @MrSupernova111 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Yes... Among others.

    • @simplicity_007
      @simplicity_007 Před 9 měsíci +31

      He seems to like and respect Pragg a lot. He mentioned that Pragg outplayed him for a while, but then did make a couple of errors he ascribed to "youth" and "nerves".
      At the same time, he said his best classical game was against Gukesh. So very high praise for Gukesh also.

    • @methatis3013
      @methatis3013 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Gukesh, Alireza, even Fabi and Hikaru rn

    • @ADliver4430
      @ADliver4430 Před 9 měsíci +4

      If you take the last couple of months, Gukesh and Fabi are probably the best contenders
      It's a shame he faced Magnus at his best cuz to me he deserves to play in the candidates, but maybe if Anish qualifies via the Gran Swiss (or even he does obviousy)
      He was probably the best player for this last period and he still might raise his elo even higher and maybe claim the elo spot if Naka drops a bit or qualifies with the Gran Swiss
      Magnus also said he was a monster in calculation and mentally strong
      But he said the same for all the youngsters ( Keymer Nordibek, Arjun and Alireza before ) ...

    • @priyanksaikia5549
      @priyanksaikia5549 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@ADliver4430Hello..Ding Liren is right Now the World Chess Champion. I hope any of these guys of yours can try but will never beat our player.

  • @ianfleischhacker6154
    @ianfleischhacker6154 Před 9 měsíci +133

    In a western society that feeds on hubris, embellishment, and exaggeration, it's really refreshing to hear someone just be frank, objective, and gracious.

    • @pineapplemocktail
      @pineapplemocktail Před 9 měsíci +2

      That’s only because he has changed a lot recently. Old Magnus was extremely cocky.

    • @ianfleischhacker6154
      @ianfleischhacker6154 Před 9 měsíci +5

      @@pineapplemocktail I viewed it as unfiltered confidence. But we are free interpret things differently. I'm not sure it matters one way or the other.

    • @navnnavn1226
      @navnnavn1226 Před 9 měsíci +4

      ​@@pineapplemocktailWell at least he was objective and frank

    • @nomarxistspls90
      @nomarxistspls90 Před 9 měsíci +1

      he has always been objectively correct and blunt. Nothing more. The confidence is earned@@pineapplemocktail

    • @ArunSharma5757
      @ArunSharma5757 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@nomarxistspls90very true. When he said that Gukesh was unlucky that day because he faced me when I was feeling good and I was playing my best chess. It is confidence and rightly so that he knows however strong these kids can be but they are not as strong as a motivated Magnus or say nobody can compete with him when he plays his best chess and it's just pure confidence nothing cocky...

  • @Mike_McP
    @Mike_McP Před 9 měsíci +292

    It’s truly remarkable just how much better he is than everyone else, especially in a game like chess where at the highest level, drawing is by far most common outcome. And fantastic interview it’s rare to get this kind of insight and time from Magnus.

    • @sitting_nut
      @sitting_nut Před 9 měsíci +2

      no if he runs from serious challengers instead facing them ( as he did ) he is a craven, definitely not the "better than anyone else ". an unworthy former champion. good for short format tournaments . nothing more.

    • @michaelfitzgerald9612
      @michaelfitzgerald9612 Před 9 měsíci

      Bro he won the world championship 5 time what are you on???@@sitting_nut

    • @pragmatica_fantasy3874
      @pragmatica_fantasy3874 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@sitting_nutwash your mouth troll

    • @feliperamos3322
      @feliperamos3322 Před 9 měsíci

      yeah, he sucks, he is just 5 times Classical World Chess Champion, 4 times World Rapid Chess Champion, 6 times World Blitz Chess Champion, Number 1 FIDE rated player since July 2011. He trully is a farce @@sitting_nut

    • @ChrisJohnson-it9cp
      @ChrisJohnson-it9cp Před 9 měsíci

      You mean better at classical chess.

  • @user-ee1lo1il3f
    @user-ee1lo1il3f Před 9 měsíci +44

    19:21 magnus trying not to bust out laughing cause michael said "you're a man of goals" but actually he has zero goals left. goat has completed chess.

  • @neelanshgoyal8947
    @neelanshgoyal8947 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Love to one of my favorite player ☺️👍I'm an Indian but still I'm so happy for magnus. Magnus 🐐🐐 deserved this trophy in his goated career. Pragg has a bright future ahead of him.
    Magnus the 🐐🐐

  • @WeakCoder
    @WeakCoder Před 9 měsíci +5

    "If pragg doesn't contend for the world championship, who will?" Wow, magnus really appreciates young talent, also it is clear that he holds gukesh and andusattarov in high regard. 👏

  • @germantravermunne1777
    @germantravermunne1777 Před 9 měsíci +39

    Perhaps he's best interview ever.! Thanks Magnus and kudos to Michael Rahal!

    • @u.v.s.5583
      @u.v.s.5583 Před 9 měsíci

      His best interview ever was with Lex Fridman.

  • @sarozkumar69
    @sarozkumar69 Před 9 měsíci +24

    14:35 Magnus "About prag? If he isn't the world championship contender; then who is?"
    Feeling so proud❤❤❤

    • @namaulana256
      @namaulana256 Před 9 měsíci

      Gukesh.ali reza .abdul satorof.keymer.etc

    • @softan
      @softan Před 9 měsíci

      @@namaulana256 Difference is that all of the ones you mention seem to have peaked already. Looks like Pragg is still improving. That said, I don't think anyone of the ones you mentioned or Pragg for that matter will reach Magnus heights. Maybe the next generation will produce a new Magnus, but I don't see it with any of the current teenagers.

    • @faznaz7455
      @faznaz7455 Před 9 měsíci

      @@softanGukesh, Keymer and maybe alireza but definitely the first two are still improving. Your mind is at its peak between 18-24. And those guys still have plenty of years to live their prime.

    • @simplicity_007
      @simplicity_007 Před 9 měsíci +1

      The GOAT has spoken, but luckily "armchair experts" have seen things that Magnus missed and they can use CZcams to set the record straight. Thank goodness for the internet🤨🤨

  • @administracionholzmann7265
    @administracionholzmann7265 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Excelent interview conducted by Michael Rahal and very sincere talk from Magnus! I enjoy this a lot!!

  • @danielseguin913
    @danielseguin913 Před 9 měsíci

    Again, a lovely interview with very pertinent questions. Thanks for sharing.

  • @subashbhandari46
    @subashbhandari46 Před 9 měsíci

    With all humility…it’s been a pleasure!! Thank you for entertaining!!!

  • @ronjohnson9690
    @ronjohnson9690 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Congratulations to Magnus for bringing back to the forefront a sport that equals an Olympiad in peaceful competition. Deservedly rewarded for his perseverance and tact, he is a man we should all admire regardless of age or nationality. Thank you, Magnus, for winning.

  • @stianaslaksen5799
    @stianaslaksen5799 Před 9 měsíci +3

    What a wonderful interview. Well done.

  • @rredy
    @rredy Před 9 měsíci +22

    I love how the interviewer instantly changed the topic after Magnus said that he finally wants to have some fun with chess lmao

    • @valodejavu
      @valodejavu Před 9 měsíci

      Time stamp please?

    • @rredy
      @rredy Před 9 měsíci

      ​​@@valodejavu19:20

  • @broken1394
    @broken1394 Před 9 měsíci +27

    Amazing this puts the guy totally over the top.
    Congrats Magnus.
    Thanks Michael for all your interviews.
    I certainly had a ball watching so much great Chess....
    Not sure what I'm going to now!
    Thank you.
    🙋🏻‍♂️🔥♟️ ⚘️

  • @alessandrogatta910
    @alessandrogatta910 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Very interesting interview, well directed by the interviewer and well shot!
    Just adding the board while Magnus is explaining the key moments in the game would be a big upgrade, other than that keep up the good work!

  • @WalterSousa1
    @WalterSousa1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What an excellent interview! I enjoed it!

  • @marvelstudio5238
    @marvelstudio5238 Před 9 měsíci +1

    such a gentleman is carlsen achieved so much and so humble in praising pragg........ thank you magnus

  • @ajedrezparato2398
    @ajedrezparato2398 Před 9 měsíci

    Great interview, congrats Michael and FIDE

  • @burner918
    @burner918 Před 9 měsíci +72

    Great interview. I love how Magnus is respectful and also very careful with his words. How he doesn't just slide over questions when there's more than one topic packaged into the question. Great interviewer allowing him to speak and at the same time specific and interesting questions. The one thing I'd be really curious to know (and I'm not sure if Magnus has said this in other interviews either) is when Magnus says that he's not a fan of the World Championship (or the candidates) in it's "current format" -- what does he mean by that? What about the current format isn't appealing to him anymore? Or conversely, what about the current format, if changed, would see him be enthusiastic and interested in playing the match/tournament? Anyone know?

    • @SharatS
      @SharatS Před 9 měsíci +8

      He doesn't enjoy the classical games anymore. He prefers a much larger number of rapid games, like 24-30 of them, with 2 games per day over many days. I think I heard this in his podcast with Lex Fridman, but I'm not sure.

    • @dr.utkarshshaha1978
      @dr.utkarshshaha1978 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Current format is more time & less matches (2+2;1+1 with 30 sec increment ; then 30 min each for rest of games ; first 40 moves , then 20, then rest) magnus wants less time like 1+1 with increment & more matches 24/30 etc

    • @abhinavr5533
      @abhinavr5533 Před 9 měsíci +8

      He's already said it a couple of times: he prefers shorter time controls, and more games. He likes the idea of two games per day for these big classical tournaments.

    • @gremista
      @gremista Před 9 měsíci +9

      12:12 "ok, this is nerves" - this is when the shark smells blood in the water. I've never heard Magnus talk like this before. I mean he let us into his truly chess professional thinking. maybe when he was talking to lex fridman he allowed himself to be so revealing. and then 13:13 "this is youth". this interview is pure gold.

    • @jiahailbot
      @jiahailbot Před 9 měsíci +4

      I would suggest watching the Chess24 interview from today where he answers exactly how he would like the World Championship to be 😊

  • @pritchardchiutsi
    @pritchardchiutsi Před 9 měsíci +2

    thanks for the good interviews, 👍

  • @Nate_Allen
    @Nate_Allen Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great interview!

  • @cdunne1620
    @cdunne1620 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Congratulations to the interviewer for such a professional and well balanced interview, makes a big change from past chess interviewers 👍

  • @FAonYoutube
    @FAonYoutube Před 9 měsíci +4

    M. Rahal needs to feature more often, I thought he was an awesome interviewer throughout the tournament.

  • @aeiouabcdef7098
    @aeiouabcdef7098 Před 9 měsíci +2

    MAGNUS IS A LEGEND.LEGENDS ARE ALWAYS LEGENDS.NEWCOMERS CANT OVERTAKE THEM .LOVE FROM INDIA❤❤❤

  • @ibrahim0201
    @ibrahim0201 Před 9 měsíci +3

    People love watching you Mr. Carlsen. Congratulations 🎉👏

  • @saadvlogs9264
    @saadvlogs9264 Před 9 měsíci +3

    MAGNUS IS A SUPER HUMAN BEING AND SUPER LEGEND.BIG RESPECT AND LOVE FROM INDIA

  • @quincymadrigal5907
    @quincymadrigal5907 Před 9 měsíci

    KING MAGNUS! One of a kind! Can’t wait to see Pragg make his run! Chess is on the rise like never before

  • @gatormcklusky5850
    @gatormcklusky5850 Před 9 měsíci +13

    You know what i like about Magnus, Although he's one of the greatest chess player in the history of the game, He come's across as a regular dude, He's like someone i'd work with in a blue collar shop, He doesn't take himself to seriously, he's a bit of a prankster (i think) & he's down with hangen loose, just a cool dude liven the dream. Peace brother~!!

  • @i_mmm_u
    @i_mmm_u Před 9 měsíci

    lovely to watch him speak or even listen

  • @vibovitold
    @vibovitold Před 9 měsíci +5

    That's quite a breakthrough for Magnus. The last time he qualified for the Candidates tournament was in 2013...

    • @priyanksaikia5549
      @priyanksaikia5549 Před 9 měsíci

      Yes 2013 when he beat the shit out of Vishwanathan Anand..😂😂 Not once but twice....
      Ding Liren is cureently busy preparing and when he retain the title he will probably chill.

    • @permanentlybored195
      @permanentlybored195 Před 9 měsíci

      well technically he qualified for every candidates tournament since 2013

  • @StevenStJohn-kj9eb
    @StevenStJohn-kj9eb Před 9 měsíci

    Very thorough answers from Magnus, that was nice.

  • @thabangditlhabi3803
    @thabangditlhabi3803 Před 9 měsíci +6

    The interviewer has been great this whole tournament

    • @simplicity_007
      @simplicity_007 Před 9 měsíci

      Yes he was, but I still can't really forgive him for interrupting Chucky who was going to launch into one of his legendary monologues. I doubt we'll see Chucky at another World Cup, so I wish he had let him speak. Otherwise, yes he was good.

  • @maximilianospillmann3341
    @maximilianospillmann3341 Před 9 měsíci

    loved that magnus decided to share an elaborate on his own points instead of letting interviewer have control of the conversation

  • @FantasyCat1
    @FantasyCat1 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Honestly Magnus should get a Goatee after how much of a goat he is.

  • @Aquaquake
    @Aquaquake Před 9 měsíci +12

    Great interview by Michael Rahal and of course phenomenal performance by Magnus, again. I think it is pretty much settled by now that he is the greatest chess player who ever lived.

    • @dinohartono1488
      @dinohartono1488 Před 9 měsíci

      Can not agree more, the champion of the people not only one chess but in all walks of life

  • @emilmurad2108
    @emilmurad2108 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Congratulations Magnus. Well deserved victory. I am glad my hometown city Baku will be in your memories forever 🏆🏆🏆

  • @jan-willembosman5485
    @jan-willembosman5485 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Interesting to see that he really starts smiling, and talking more enthousiastic when talking about golf compared to chess. Hopefully this flame for classical chess will be ignited again somehow.

  • @9090Glenn
    @9090Glenn Před 9 měsíci +44

    you sense the Magnus era is coming to an end - it started with his choice not to overtake Kasparov for years as World Champion - his motivation is waning and this World Cup win is likely to accelerate that sense of accomplishment being fulfilled - it is likely he will soon sit at the table one of these days and simply lose his will to win - the burden of having to uphold the standard of being "Magnus Carlsen" every time he plays is HEAVY - he is expected to win every tournament he enters - news that he won is met mostly with indifference - certainly not surprise - it is only when he loses that the media becomes attentive - 2nd place is seen as a failure - think about that - you can ONLY be considered to have had a good tournament if you win each and every time - but who does that? - most players can at least be satisfied with playing well and coming in 2nd or 3rd - you can almost sense his passion for chess is dissipating within him - I would not be too surprised at all if he simply stops playing in the middle of a game - sits up - smiles - stands - shakes hands with his opponent and walks out of the room having played his last move ... it happens like that

    • @michaellisinski2822
      @michaellisinski2822 Před 9 měsíci +8

      I remember watching an interview with a young Magnus, where he tells the interviewer with almost no hesitation that if he ever felt like his game was beginning to slip, he would probably retire. It seems that he's never tied up his identity with the game (remarkably) and has always been prepared to let it go and do other things as soon as it stops giving him joy or satisfaction.

    • @mpw621
      @mpw621 Před 9 měsíci

      When Magnus starts a game the winning attitude kicks in. He wants to beat anyone he plays. No one can win every chess game or match but he gives it all over the board. Great champion.

    • @omarelsabagh9084
      @omarelsabagh9084 Před 9 měsíci

      I think he has the intention to retire as a world champion since he didn't confirm that he will not play for the title again. He'll get a break for a couple of years in streaming and not classical chess, then he will make a last dance by qualifying to the candidates, winning it, and take the title back in style. Or that's what i hope..

  • @georgeryan9139
    @georgeryan9139 Před 9 měsíci

    One of his best interviews. A lot covered.

  • @fitzee01
    @fitzee01 Před 9 měsíci

    is his name Michael...hes just too amazing ..always looking forward to his interviews..sensible questions always

  • @j_masters1
    @j_masters1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    great interview, cool stuff. can we get the camera man a tripod or something though?

  • @meditationrelaxationsounds356
    @meditationrelaxationsounds356 Před 9 měsíci +1

    There are adjectives which are inadequate to describe how great this man is, you will be remembered as long as people speak the word "CHESS" in this world

  • @stephendavies925
    @stephendavies925 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Good old Magnus who now has won everything, simply the best

  • @Philosophe2024
    @Philosophe2024 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Félicitations pour Magnus Carlsen, le Roi des jeux d'échecs ...

  • @rinnterra
    @rinnterra Před 9 měsíci

    really hope he keeps playing rapid chess for at least a few more years❤️hes an absolute joy to watch. what a legend

  • @Israelwins
    @Israelwins Před 9 měsíci +1

    A very good interview with the goat🐐

  • @TrondArneAusdal
    @TrondArneAusdal Před 9 měsíci

    I say it again: Excellent interview!

  • @kru94
    @kru94 Před 9 měsíci +6

    At the end, Magnus remarked he was not happy with his 7.5/8 score from the online chess competition he played the night before. God, let's change the scale so Magnus needs to get at least 15 out of 8. He definitely is a beast!

    • @ifrimvictor
      @ifrimvictor Před 9 měsíci +1

      he specifically mentioned he was not happy with the performance, not the score.

    • @kru94
      @kru94 Před 9 měsíci

      Score and performance might not mean the same to him because he is someone from another world

    • @ifrimvictor
      @ifrimvictor Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@kru94 in sports, in general, luck or some tempo could decide a result, even the performance is not great...you don't necessarilly need to be from another world

    • @kru94
      @kru94 Před 9 měsíci

      @@ifrimvictor well lets agree that he is a beast

    • @ifrimvictor
      @ifrimvictor Před 9 měsíci

      @@kru94 of course he is

  • @hellostranger2012
    @hellostranger2012 Před 9 měsíci +7

    By now everyone should have understood it

  • @sagarroy1283
    @sagarroy1283 Před 9 měsíci

    Love u man, love u lot way to play , so much from Bangladesh ,my love always with you magnus

  • @antoniovinadersanchez9304
    @antoniovinadersanchez9304 Před 9 měsíci

    Felicitaciones para el mejor jugador de ajedrez. Un año lleno de victorias 2023 . Un historial que le darán lo mejor del ajedrez que se acuerden de el como un gran jugador. 👏👏👏👍♟️👽

  • @Prachtbart
    @Prachtbart Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love it that chess is finally getting the recognition it deserves

  • @dudhaiyasagar7
    @dudhaiyasagar7 Před 9 měsíci +10

    1:03 Didn't know that *Heath* *Ledger* could play chess so well... 😅
    PS. equally great job Pragg 👏🏼

  • @user-ss5lg4iw7m
    @user-ss5lg4iw7m Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a fantastic interview. I love the way he put it - If Pragga is not a contender for world championship, then who is. Gukesh, Abdusattorov, Arjun are a few names to watch from the new breed of talented players!!

    • @priyanksaikia5549
      @priyanksaikia5549 Před 9 měsíci

      he probably said to motivate him to play better chess..thats it. Ding Liren is still there...And there is no threat to his position now..

    • @hunterwashere6242
      @hunterwashere6242 Před 9 měsíci

      @@priyanksaikia5549 "no threat"? He barely even won against Nepo

  • @kingkillah101
    @kingkillah101 Před 9 měsíci

    The end of a champion's goals ... the beginning of a great man's life ! Chess loves ya, Boss!

  • @nateguy8883
    @nateguy8883 Před 9 měsíci +23

    People just don’t want to believe that Magnus is done with the classical format.
    Still, he should do what he believes is best for him.

    • @1001011011010
      @1001011011010 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Honestly it wouldn't surprise me if he's got a love hate relationship with classical
      One in which he'd wanna quit but then after a while he may wanna play some good games
      Something like that

    • @priyanksaikia5549
      @priyanksaikia5549 Před 9 měsíci

      Surprised? Not Really...Ding is Chilling as he knows Magnus will have a tough time there..Oh by the way, Dinh became a world champion in Rapid Games with Ian Nepomniatchi...

    • @nomarxistspls90
      @nomarxistspls90 Před 9 měsíci

      this seems very likely imo@@1001011011010

    • @permanentlybored195
      @permanentlybored195 Před 9 měsíci

      @@1001011011010 i feel like magnus hates how much effort it is, but likes winning the games

    • @felbas4224
      @felbas4224 Před 9 měsíci

      I actually was expecting him to announce his retirement from classical chess but he didn't so it does seem he is not completely done yet

  • @chessclips982
    @chessclips982 Před 9 měsíci +4

    the GOAT talk

  • @rsr22.3
    @rsr22.3 Před 9 měsíci

    You’re such an inspiration Magnus

  • @mikeyoung9810
    @mikeyoung9810 Před 9 měsíci

    He sort of removes the veil of mystery that I think we apply to a player like him where we think he's always at his best and machine-like to a more real person struggling to play well while dealing with life.

  • @saurabhgavali3935
    @saurabhgavali3935 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Magnus the GOAT.......#1 Player on Earth

  • @lightyagami_9
    @lightyagami_9 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Top 4 players in the world
    1. Magnus Carlsen
    2. Food poisoning Magnus
    3. Drunk Magnus
    4. Bored Magnus

  • @williamsamuel7085
    @williamsamuel7085 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Guy has a bright future ahead.

  • @Prometheus97_
    @Prometheus97_ Před 9 měsíci +1

    I’ve been seeing this Magnet guy a lot lately he seems good

  • @michaelvm2404
    @michaelvm2404 Před 9 měsíci +24

    Every time I see him play a match against another GM I always get the same conclusion: the level of accuracy in Magnus is just too good, compared to what the rest have. His moves are also very fast for how accurate they are. Even Caruana, Hikaru or Pragg, they all tend to blunder in a match at some point...to see that with Magnus is just almost impossible. Not to mention that this guy was sick with food poisoning... What else can I say? As much as I wanted Pragg to win, this guy is the GOAT.

    • @priyanksaikia5549
      @priyanksaikia5549 Před 9 měsíci

      And Ding Liren? Do u even know who is the Current World Champion?

    • @swarooprajpurohit110
      @swarooprajpurohit110 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@priyanksaikia5549 Yes, he is the current world champion but being the world champion does not mean you are the best.

    • @rzrshrk7883
      @rzrshrk7883 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@priyanksaikia5549isn’t he the guy who has never beaten Magnus in classical and didn’t even win the Candidates? 😂

    • @Prachtbart
      @Prachtbart Před 9 měsíci

      Magnus follows stockfish so oftenly its baffling

  • @arcelinocentpangemanan5186
    @arcelinocentpangemanan5186 Před 9 měsíci

    What an intro 🔥

  • @jkj1459
    @jkj1459 Před 9 měsíci

    CONGRATULATIONS MAGNUS CARLSON LOVE FROM INDIA CONGRATULATIONS PRAGG🌟🌟🔥⚡✨ WELDONE AGIANST THE LEGEND IS THE GREAT ACHIEVEMENT WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOUR PERFORMENCES STARDOME . BEST OF LUCK NEXT TIME .

  • @etiennedeklerk
    @etiennedeklerk Před 9 měsíci

    insert show the board when the interview references moves

  • @navneetsingh878
    @navneetsingh878 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Magnus is domination

  • @ninadsali6250
    @ninadsali6250 Před 9 měsíci +5

    The goat himself

  • @irradiatedbadger
    @irradiatedbadger Před 9 měsíci +151

    This guy could be the world champ some day if he keeps it up

    • @SaurabhXDD
      @SaurabhXDD Před 9 měsíci +29

      You think you are funny while commenting this?

    • @irradiatedbadger
      @irradiatedbadger Před 9 měsíci +29

      @@SaurabhXDD it's not a joke, I'm serious

    • @million3000
      @million3000 Před 9 měsíci +1

      ​@@irradiatedbadger magnus as himself champion of the champion got it...

    • @lukaswolek7294
      @lukaswolek7294 Před 9 měsíci +3

      I don’t think so. Maybe he has some chances in blitz or rapid championships

    • @irradiatedbadger
      @irradiatedbadger Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@lukaswolek7294 I think he should stick to golf actually

  • @ezOqekuRitusohI
    @ezOqekuRitusohI Před 9 měsíci +2

    That hair is out of this world!

  • @riteshsingh6757
    @riteshsingh6757 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Where can I purchase this Magnus Polo T-shirt?

  • @yermiaandri9882
    @yermiaandri9882 Před 9 měsíci +13

    I like Michael Rahal as an interviewer, maybe because of his voice and his ability to read situations and players' condition.
    And I kind of agree with some people opinions that said it is odd to not having the number one player (the strongest) as a world champion.
    Fifty point higher in elo rating than other top SuperGMs is significant.

    • @ChessJourneyman
      @ChessJourneyman Před 9 měsíci +2

      His what? Dude had zero ability to read the players and situations, just rattling his prepared questions without adjusting whatsoever 😂😂😂

    • @yermiaandri9882
      @yermiaandri9882 Před 9 měsíci

      @@ChessJourneyman Maybe you have a higher standard. But I like him. No one is perfect, and it is easy to find weaknesses, but very hard to do the job.

  • @themarinect
    @themarinect Před 9 měsíci +1

    At 12:12 this is why Magnus won. The game was very close. In the end, Magnus' experience prevailed

  • @Charlie_Ses
    @Charlie_Ses Před 9 měsíci +38

    I know you don't care about the World Cup Magnus, but this is the win that has made you. This win has reverberated around the world. Congratulations, a chess legend I am happy to have witnessed in my lifetime.

    • @rodafowa1279
      @rodafowa1279 Před 9 měsíci +12

      This win didn’t “make him.” How someone could come to that conclusion and be serious is insane.

    • @xxxxxx-pl4tq
      @xxxxxx-pl4tq Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@rodafowa1279As expected Indians want to validate magnus win cause he was facing pragg.

  • @umdbest001
    @umdbest001 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Michael Rahal is an a amazing commentator, how many agree

  • @momoselim68
    @momoselim68 Před 9 měsíci +3

    legends never ends carlsen !

  • @user-kf2hw4yh1p
    @user-kf2hw4yh1p Před 9 měsíci +1

    We have to really congrats our younger chess champion praggnanandhaa for his hard work till last tiebreaker he had given tough competition with Carles magnus. Anyways all the best to magnus for the winner of world chess champion 🏆 🎉

  • @jaghobjaghobi9427
    @jaghobjaghobi9427 Před 9 měsíci

    Gratulerer mr bro jon🇸🇯⚘❤🙏

  • @JustOneWolf
    @JustOneWolf Před 9 měsíci

    hope he streams a bit more, his streams are 10/10

  • @melodychest9020
    @melodychest9020 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Magnus Opus of Chess!

  • @umangmehta2348
    @umangmehta2348 Před 9 měsíci +1

    He was feeling the polar opposite the first match with Prag. And then this. Haha. Quite the turn around.

  • @pegahchenna9102
    @pegahchenna9102 Před 9 měsíci

    Congrats Magnus Joon!

  • @erikvinnes
    @erikvinnes Před 9 měsíci +3

    Magnus = GOAT

  • @javiermendez9672
    @javiermendez9672 Před 9 měsíci

    Kudos to Magnus : D

  • @gromdunk
    @gromdunk Před 9 měsíci

    Starting to humble now, Magnus, and it suites you.

  • @manishhb7864
    @manishhb7864 Před 9 měsíci

    what a legend!

  • @JohnJan721
    @JohnJan721 Před 9 měsíci

    Magnus is interesting to listen to.

  • @music4scape746
    @music4scape746 Před 9 měsíci

    Grande el magnus un ejemplo a seguir

  • @bluecocacola
    @bluecocacola Před 9 měsíci

    love you Magnus

  • @hugomadoz
    @hugomadoz Před 9 měsíci +8

    GOAT that's it