Even if Carlsen played anonymously, I doubt he can assert his superiority over the top GM here, Nakamura, especially for bullet.
But still it's a shame he doesn't dare play as himself though. Would be a huge crowd puller.
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I really enjoyed the latest interview from Magnus
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/football-mad-mobbed-by-girls-and-easily-bored-meet-magnus-carlse/
but what really caught my eye is this:
Are there days when he looks at a chessboard and feels sick at the very sight of it? ‘Yes, and on those days I find it helps to play rapid or blitz chess. Sometimes during tournaments I will think, “This is so boring,” and I will have a break and log on to the internet and play a couple of blitz games somewhere anonymously, to have a bit of fun. The cheap thrill for me is tricking some guy into a one-minute game. It helps me get back on track.’
So it brings to mind a question. Is it possible that are of the one of the less prolific avatars are , in fact, the great Magnus Carlsen- having fun and crushing anyone they play with ease.
I'm ok, with that, by the way- I would say it would be a thrill, even. but its a shame- I would never know.