Magnus Meltdown

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This has been a topic that has attracted some interest over the past few months and perhaps into late 2016: Is Magnus having a meltdown?

 

His games have been shaky, his moves bizarre just like his reactions when he loses games. From losing won positions to lashing out at commentators, Magnus has arguably lost the plot. Is this a sign of a true genius or the beginning of a spectacular downfall into madness similar to that of Bobby Fischer?

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When Magnus was 12 he was a lot more measured and calm. I wonder what changed him.

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https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/jun/23/magnus-carlsen-puts-recent-poor-form-behind-him

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dancewpk wrote:

When Magnus was 12 he was a lot more measured and calm. I wonder what changed him.

Fame?

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Maybe he's going the same route as Bobby Fischer, acting kind of looney.

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Puberty

dancewpk wrote:

When Magnus was 12 he was a lot more measured and calm. I wonder what changed him.

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"Meltdown Magnus"

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His career seems to be in crisis.

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What happened to good, old efficient trolling?

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I think people are just making a big deal out of nothing. Looking for drama. Magnus is cool. Y'all overthinking. He might be too but live & let live my friends
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dancewpk wrote:

When Magnus was 12 he was a lot more measured and calm. I wonder what changed him.

Uhmmmmm, adolescent hormones?

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jr87 wrote:
I think people are just making a big deal out of nothing. Looking for drama. Magnus is cool. Y'all overthinking. He might be too but live & let live my friends

Most intelligent post so fra

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jr87 wrote:
I think people are just making a big deal out of nothing. Looking for drama. Magnus is cool. Y'all overthinking. He might be too but live & let live my friends

Y'ALL best better leave Magnus alone now, you hear? I ain't gon give no second chances.

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wonder how hot it is in Norway today, anyway i'm sure he knows where to find the magnum choc ice.

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What are you talking about? that literally made no sense!

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sorry, it may have been a bit too deep, i will leave less for the imagination next time.

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Chairman-Miaow wrote:

wonder how hot it is in Norway today, anyway i'm sure he knows where to find the magnum choc ice.

My freezer is full of those! Love em.

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Ifiwereu wrote:
Carlsen is human like anyone else. I do not believe he's going insane or losing it as some would have us think. He's going through life's changes and adjusting like any normal human does. We need to thankful that chess genius still lives.

I KNEW IT! Magnus is a caterpillar!

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a jellyfish goes through a meltdown, not a caterpillar.