Episode
#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
2:39:43
Published: Sat Aug 27 2022
Description
Magnus Carlsen is the highest-rated chess player in history and widely considered to be the greatest chess player of all time. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get 14-day free trial - Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month of fish oil - Fundrise: https://fundrise.com/lex - BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off - InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off EPISODE LINKS: Magnus's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MagnusCarlsen Magnus's Instagram: https://instagram.com/magnus_carlsen Magnus's YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/themagnuscarlsen Magnus's Website: https://magnuscarlsen.com PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (08:34) - Greatest soccer player of all time (15:40) - Magnus's approach to chess (24:53) - Game 6 of the 2021 World Chess Championship (28:54) - Chess openings (46:19) - Chess variants (49:04) - Elo Rating (57:31) - World Chess Championship (1:21:42) - Losing (1:29:04) - Day in the life (1:35:55) - Drunk chess (1:40:26) - Chess training (1:48:20) - Garry Kasparov (1:57:37) - Greatest chess player of all time (2:10:48) - Advice for chess players (2:12:32) - Chess YouTubers (2:16:03) - Henrik Carlsen (2:21:38) - Lessons for life (2:25:02) - Queen's Gambit (2:26:53) - Poker (2:33:06) - Loneliness (2:36:28) - How does the knight move?
Chapters
This podcast episode discusses the idea of creating unique merchandise such as mini robots and a platform for selling products, as well as an interview with Magnus Carlsen, the number one ranked chess player in the world.
00:00 - 02:53 (02:53)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the idea of creating unique merchandise such as mini robots and a platform for selling products, as well as an interview with Magnus Carlsen, the number one ranked chess player in the world. The topic of creating merchandise is briefly mentioned as a listener request in the episode, but the main focus is the interview with the famed chess player.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast talks about using machine learning algorithms and data from your DNA, blood data, and fitness tracker to paint a picture of what's going on inside your body, to help you make lifestyle changes that can improve your health.
02:53 - 08:18 (05:24)
Summary
This podcast talks about using machine learning algorithms and data from your DNA, blood data, and fitness tracker to paint a picture of what's going on inside your body, to help you make lifestyle changes that can improve your health. Also, it covers how reevaluating recent and deep memories can help you deal with past trauma or unresolved issues.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Magnus Carlsen, known as one of the greatest Chess players in history, talks about his passion for other fields such as fantasy football and poker, as well as the difficulty of comparing players from different eras.
08:18 - 13:39 (05:21)
Summary
Magnus Carlsen, known as one of the greatest Chess players in history, talks about his passion for other fields such as fantasy football and poker, as well as the difficulty of comparing players from different eras.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on their career and how their intuitive understanding of chess has evolved over the years.
13:39 - 18:59 (05:19)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their career and how their intuitive understanding of chess has evolved over the years.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Theoretical endgames with few pieces exist, but many endgames are simply defined by the exchange of queens.
18:59 - 29:37 (10:37)
Summary
Theoretical endgames with few pieces exist, but many endgames are simply defined by the exchange of queens. Understanding how to evaluate a single position can help evaluate a sequence of positions leading to a checkmate.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The use of neural networks in analyzing chess moves can lead to unpredictable and surprising outcomes relative to traditional chess engines due to their unique approach to analyzing chess positions.
29:37 - 39:03 (09:26)
Summary
The use of neural networks in analyzing chess moves can lead to unpredictable and surprising outcomes relative to traditional chess engines due to their unique approach to analyzing chess positions.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Chess player discusses Fisher Random Chess, a variant of traditional chess that uses 960 different starting positions, and how it challenges players to rely on pure chess skills rather than memorization.
39:03 - 47:53 (08:49)
Summary
Chess player discusses Fisher Random Chess, a variant of traditional chess that uses 960 different starting positions, and how it challenges players to rely on pure chess skills rather than memorization.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Chess player discusses the fear of losing, managing expectation in tournaments, and how he stays motivated without fear as the primary driver.
47:53 - 55:17 (07:24)
Summary
Chess player discusses the fear of losing, managing expectation in tournaments, and how he stays motivated without fear as the primary driver.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The current 12-14 game format of the World Chess Championship may not be sufficient to truly determine the best overall chess player.
55:17 - 1:01:47 (06:29)
Summary
The current 12-14 game format of the World Chess Championship may not be sufficient to truly determine the best overall chess player. Increasing the number of games and reducing the time control may help reflect the skills of the players better.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The pre-match predictions for the 2016 chess championship match were closer than many people anticipated, with some predicting a close 60-40 or even 55-45 split.
1:01:47 - 1:12:46 (10:59)
Summary
The pre-match predictions for the 2016 chess championship match were closer than many people anticipated, with some predicting a close 60-40 or even 55-45 split. Following the match, there were discussions about changing the system so that the champion would not have special privileges.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the pressure of the world championships and how realizing they were not the best player made them question the value of the title, as well as the tradition of discussing the game with opponents post-match.
1:12:46 - 1:19:20 (06:33)
Summary
The speaker discusses the pressure of the world championships and how realizing they were not the best player made them question the value of the title, as well as the tradition of discussing the game with opponents post-match.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Anand talks about the risks he took in game eight of a World Chess Championship and how he played an innocuous opening to get his opponent out of book.
1:19:20 - 1:25:05 (05:45)
Summary
Anand talks about the risks he took in game eight of a World Chess Championship and how he played an innocuous opening to get his opponent out of book. He also talks about the importance of short line calculations in chess.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A chess player reflects on their feelings after a game, including nervousness and a desire to win.
1:25:05 - 1:29:48 (04:43)
Summary
A chess player reflects on their feelings after a game, including nervousness and a desire to win.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker talks about the mental benefits he experiences when fasting on a low-carb diet and how he tries to maintain stable blood sugar levels through healthy eating habits during tournaments.
1:29:48 - 1:36:12 (06:23)
Summary
The speaker talks about the mental benefits he experiences when fasting on a low-carb diet and how he tries to maintain stable blood sugar levels through healthy eating habits during tournaments.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The consumption of coffee can enhance cognitive abilities such as language and rapid thinking, while intuition and short calculation are key for blitz chess.
1:36:12 - 1:40:46 (04:34)
Summary
The consumption of coffee can enhance cognitive abilities such as language and rapid thinking, while intuition and short calculation are key for blitz chess. However, it should be noted that coffee's effect is subjective to one's ability and performance.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast hosts explore the different types of chess books and discuss their personal interests in them.
1:40:46 - 1:48:09 (07:22)
Summary
The podcast hosts explore the different types of chess books and discuss their personal interests in them. They also talk about their relationship between chess and fitness.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares their experience of playing chess against Kasparov and losing two games in Blitz and Rapid styles.
1:48:09 - 1:53:18 (05:09)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of playing chess against Kasparov and losing two games in Blitz and Rapid styles.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Gary Kasparov reflects on his loss to Deep Blue and passing the baton to a new world champion.
1:53:18 - 1:57:36 (04:17)
Summary
Gary Kasparov reflects on his loss to Deep Blue and passing the baton to a new world champion.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The episode discusses the top chess players and games played in history, including the legendary player Garry Kasparov and his 20-year reign as the world's best chess player.
1:57:36 - 2:02:40 (05:04)
Summary
The episode discusses the top chess players and games played in history, including the legendary player Garry Kasparov and his 20-year reign as the world's best chess player.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A chess player talks about his anxiety before his first tournament and how each tournament he played in helped him improve.
2:02:40 - 2:06:10 (03:29)
Summary
A chess player talks about his anxiety before his first tournament and how each tournament he played in helped him improve.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A conversation about the middle game and harmonious piece placement in chess.
2:06:10 - 2:11:29 (05:19)
Summary
A conversation about the middle game and harmonious piece placement in chess. The guest shares how he got into chess at a young age and his relationship with the game.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The key to improving at chess is to truly love the game and be obsessed with it, so that practicing and playing for hours on end feels like a natural, enjoyable process instead of a chore or work.
2:11:29 - 2:14:48 (03:19)
Summary
The key to improving at chess is to truly love the game and be obsessed with it, so that practicing and playing for hours on end feels like a natural, enjoyable process instead of a chore or work.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A chess teacher shares how he taught his student a couple of chess openings, which the student exclusively plays now and enjoys using gambits.
2:14:48 - 2:17:46 (02:57)
Summary
A chess teacher shares how he taught his student a couple of chess openings, which the student exclusively plays now and enjoys using gambits.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The decision making and kind of reasoning involved in chess have transferable skills to other parts of life, encouraging better decision making based on limited data.
2:17:46 - 2:26:01 (08:15)
Summary
The decision making and kind of reasoning involved in chess have transferable skills to other parts of life, encouraging better decision making based on limited data. The game's complexity draws in a fascination for its beauty and drama.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Trash talking is a common occurrence in off-fant and blitz chess games, but have you considered bringing it to traditional tournaments as a psychological component?
2:26:01 - 2:33:14 (07:13)
Summary
Trash talking is a common occurrence in off-fant and blitz chess games, but have you considered bringing it to traditional tournaments as a psychological component? This transcript discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of trash talking in chess competitions.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares their approach to love, living their best life and waiting for love to come organically, while loving chess as an activity that keeps them motivated.
2:33:14 - 2:38:20 (05:05)
Summary
The speaker shares their approach to love, living their best life and waiting for love to come organically, while loving chess as an activity that keeps them motivated.
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker talks about his apprehension towards doing the podcast and how he overcame his imposter syndrome to do the things that make him happy both in the short term and long term.
2:38:20 - 2:39:53 (01:33)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker talks about his apprehension towards doing the podcast and how he overcame his imposter syndrome to do the things that make him happy both in the short term and long term.