Magnus Carlsen Reflects on Chess, Competition and Fatherhood

Magnus Carlsen is one of the best chess players in history.

He says chess was not easy for him when he first learned it as a child.

He had to study a lot by himself before chess became something he loved and understood well.

Carlsen says some players are naturally faster at calculating moves.

He believes his own skill comes from both ability and many years of practice.

He also talked about angrily banging a table during a game against D Gukesh.

He called that reaction a moment of despair and said it was not one of his proudest moments.

Carlsen recently became a father, and he says having a family helps him handle losses.

He will next play tournaments in Oslo and London.