ASK MAGNUS CARLSEN A QUESTION!

Hey chess fans! We are excited to announce that we’ll be recording some videos with the GOAT Magnus Carlsen very soon, and we want to ask him some great questions straight from you! The Chess.com community!

Have a question you’ve always wanted answered? Post it here! We’ll be selecting some of the best questions from across Chess.com and social media to pose to Magnus - no question is off limits!

UPDATE: Thank you very much all for your questions, we really enjoyed reading these. We have selected a number of these questions and will update you here when the video is made available 💪🏻

Hi

What was your biggest inspiration when you were a child?

When you visualize a chessboard, is it 2D or 3D? What colors are the pieces? Are you looking down on the board or is it up against a wall. Figuratively of course..

1.What was the main reason/thing that got you into Chess?

2.How did you get where you are today in Chess?

What do you think about chess theory and Bobby Fischer saying that he thinks it ruined chess?
Who do you consider the greatest chess player other than yourself?
What's your favorite game other than chess?
Who was your greatest opponent?
What's your favorite/most memorable chess game?

How many languages do you know?

How long you intend to play competitively and do you find enjoyment in it anymore, or do the young generation with computer lines make it less enjoyable these days ?

At what age did you start playing chess? When did you get your GM degree? When were you announced as world champion? What are your aspirations for the future?

Which do you consider to be the most risky opening and have you played it in competition?

What's the best way to reach a 1800 rating?

Which Indian superstar is the most likely to surpass you in rating?

Do you think that Ding will retain his title as World Champion?

WHY DO YOU ENJOY CHESS SO MUCH

AND WHY DO YOU ENJOY GOLF SO MUCH?

how many beers do you have to drink for me to beat you in a classical chess game

What do you think does it take to become number 1 do need to start playing at like 3 years old or is it just the iq?

how to play a good game in bullet chess?

how do you think you could be a better chess player

Do you believe in chess psychology ?