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Playing against Magnus Carlsen
26:21 - 31:06 (04:44)
The interviewee talks about playing against Magnus Carlsen during the pandemic and how he has become more confident despite Magnus being able to save positions where he is much worse.
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The Magnus effect happens when a player competes against Magnus and sees the ability he has to save games.
26:21 - 28:35 (02:13)
Chess
Summary
The Magnus effect happens when a player competes against Magnus and sees the ability he has to save games. This psychological effect can make it harder and harder for players to overcome him which ultimately affects their performance in a game.
ChapterPlaying against Magnus Carlsen
Episode#330 – Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses how playing against Magnus Carlsen in 20-30 games during the pandemic gave them confidence and the opportunity to compete at a higher level.
28:35 - 31:06 (02:30)
Chess
Summary
The speaker discusses how playing against Magnus Carlsen in 20-30 games during the pandemic gave them confidence and the opportunity to compete at a higher level. However, the speaker acknowledges that Carlsen is still a better player and doesn't expect to beat him.