Overview

• Magnus secured three points by defeating 18-year-old D Gukesh in the opening round of Norway Chess.
• Henrik Carlsen affirmed that Magnus has no plans to retire from classical chess anytime soon.
• He highlighted the mental maturity of India’s emerging talents, including Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, as a serious concern.
• Carlsen’s preparation eschews a fixed regimen in favor of structuring analysis of top-level games and adjusting his calendar to optimize performance.
• The five-time world champion’s confidence reflects his achievements and underscores chess as his core passion and livelihood.