That's true about all opening theory being to establish long term plusses.Also about him being a genius. I think what I meant to say is he has a much broader positional understanding and chooses openings where his opponents have to think for themselves over the board to solve issues instead of mainstream theory. He feels he can outplayed most of his peers when in unpopular territory.
Carlsen and Nakamura slingin' everything at each other AGAIN
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Magnus Carlsen is genius on the chess board. One of a kind. A class unto himself.