Magnus Carlsen Quotes

Chess only appeals to quite a small minority. It does not have the cachet of a mainstream popular sport.

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.

It's easy for me to get along with chess players. Even though we are all very different, we have chess in common.

There wasn't any particular player I modeled my game after. I tried to learn from everyone and create my own style. I studied past players... Truth be told I never had a favorite player. It's just not my nature to go around idolizing people. I just go try to learn.

I'm not really into rap.

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.

Unfortunately I'm still not a fashion expert.

For me, the most important thing is to continue to play well and to be a positive figure and hopefully a role model for kids as well.