Magnus Carlsen admits he’s previous his peak, now not ‘obsessed’ with competing: ‘I can by no means be at that degree’

World No.1 Magnus Carlsen has admitted that he’s previous his peak and the pure processing pace of his thoughts has come down over time. Carlsen, who holds the file for the highest-ever classical ranking of 2882, feels he has change into wiser over time however misplaced some willpower and power

The 34-year-old Carlsen has been the world No.1 chess participant for 15 years and gained his first World Chess Championship in 2013 by beating Indian legend Viswanathan Anand.

Carlsen he’s extra knowledgable however much less ruthless

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The Joe Rogan Expertise, Carlsen mentioned his peak was within the first half of 2019 “after I was 28 and after I was most like a younger Kasparov than ever been — very dynamic.”

Requested in regards to the distinction between Carlsen of 2019 and Carlsen of the current, the Norwegian mentioned: “Just a few issues. I can’t play the identical opening as I performed then as a result of they’ve been labored out to the purpose that they’re principally unplayable. Other than that my common degree most likely might be somewhat bit decrease as a result of I’m a bit older and my mind shouldn’t be as quick. However I can do most of these issues.

“What I don’t assume I can do is barely (from) different finest model of me which was 2013-2014 after I was in the most effective form of my life. I used to be only a relentless beast on the board, grinding down my opponents in very lengthy endgames. By no means giving them any respite in any way.

“Information-wise, it was removed from the most effective model of me, however the common degree of my recreation was undoubtedly greater than, as I hardly ever performed a foul recreation. I used to be all the time on, with a lot willpower and power,” he added.

Carlsen able to compromise on chess to get pleasure from life

The five-time world champion Carlsen mentioned he doesn’t assume he can return to his “peak” attributable to his age however he can nonetheless come “shut” to it if he focuses on vital facets like health, food regimen and preparation.

“These youngsters their brains are a lot sooner than mine. I assumed it for years as nicely that I’m not previous however I can by no means be at that degree of pure computing energy.”

Requested why he’s not making an attempt to return to his peak, Carlsen defined: “I typically love to do the fitting issues when I’m at tournaments however in between I wish to get pleasure from life as nicely. I’m typically obsessive about chess however I’m not obsessive about competing.”