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Magnus Carlsen - The Greatest Chess Player of All Time?
2:16:44 - 2:26:13 (09:29)
The comparison of Magnus Carlsen to previous chess champions like Lasker, Bobby Fischer, and Gery Kasparov reveals that although he is the technically strongest chess player in history due to the computer era he lives in, his peak performance is still debatable against Kasparov's, who won more games against his skill level than Carlsen did.
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The debate over who the greatest chess player of all time is continues.
2:16:44 - 2:20:53 (04:09)
Summary
The debate over who the greatest chess player of all time is continues. While some argue that Magnus Carlsen is the best due to the technological advantages of his time, others argue that Garry Kasparov's peak performance and victories over similarly skilled opponents make him the greatest.
ChapterMagnus Carlsen - The Greatest Chess Player of All Time?
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Magnus Carlsen's decision to skip the World Chess Championship may affect how the next champion is perceived, as the World Champion should ideally be the best player in the world.
2:20:53 - 2:23:01 (02:07)
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Magnus Carlsen's decision to skip the World Chess Championship may affect how the next champion is perceived, as the World Champion should ideally be the best player in the world. However, Carlsen's focus on his personal goals may help him achieve a rating of 2900.
ChapterMagnus Carlsen - The Greatest Chess Player of All Time?
Episode#319 – Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses different perspectives on how many games to play in the World Championship and whether shorter games would emphasize pure chess.
2:23:04 - 2:26:13 (03:09)
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The speaker discusses different perspectives on how many games to play in the World Championship and whether shorter games would emphasize pure chess. They also reflect on valuing sample size versus variety of gameplay in chess tournaments.