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Magnus Carlsen Uses Iconic Kobe Bryant Gesture After 5th Chess World Championship Win
Magnus Carlsen is regarded as a legendary chess player, and there’s no title for him more fitting than that. Leaning towards the game since the age of 13, he made his way up the ranks to be crowned as the GOAT today.
The Norwegian chess grandmaster has exhibited brilliance every time he took to the board. His skills and talent have often left fans astonished. He’s not just the World Chess Champion, but the World Rapid Chess Champion and World Blitz Chess Champion too.
Carlsen showed off his supremacy in the game once again, as he won his 5th World Championship title recently.
Magnus Carlsen proves why he is the GOAT
Magnus Carlsen is the highest-ranked chess player in the world. His journey to the top is a source of inspiration for many aspiring players today.
Once again, the chess prodigy has exhibited dominance in the sport, winning the World Championship for the fifth time. Just after the match ended, he spoke about his performance, which was quite unexpected for him. Satisfaction and victory were transparent in his words.
“I didn’t expect it to go quite like this. I think it was just a very good professional performance overall. No regrets at all, just very satisfied,” said the star chess player, Carlsen.
The player even tweeted an iconic picture of NBA legend, late Kobe Bryant, commemorating his 5th title win.
— Magnus Carlsen (@MagnusCarlsen) December 10, 2021
However, the win was far from easy. Carlsen’s opponent, Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi, put his best foot forward, drawing the first five games initially, before falling victim to Magnus’ masterclass.
“After five games there were five draws and I’d had very, very few chances to play for anything more,” Magnus said, speaking of the championship.
The secret to Carlsen’s success story
The game of chess has seen significant technological updates after the introduction of supercomputers. Moreover, most players play for hours on the software, understanding the computer’s tactics and strategies to further better their game.
However, Magnus Carlsen’s coach recently revealed that he is actually one of the few top players who spend the least amount of time with computers and isn’t influenced by them in any way.
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 12: Reigning Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen speaks during the press conference after a draw at 2016 World Chess Championship at Fulton Market Building on November 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Agon Limited)
“Magnus is proud of saying that he’s probably the top player who works the least with the computer and is the least influenced by the computer,” said Carlsen’s coach, Peter Heine Nielsen.
Carlsen believes in keeping the game human. Perhaps this is what gave him the edge over his competitor, as he became the World Champion once again.
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