Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Grandmasters Describe Carlsen in One Word: He Calls Himself 'Favorite'
Chess grandmasters used one word to describe top player Magnus Carlsen, with many calling him the 'GOAT'.
Carlsen, when asked, described himself as 'favorite'.
The video was from a tournament Carlsen won, highlighting his continued success and self-confidence in the chess world.
Carlsen believes he is currently the best player.
Magnus Carlsen, the World No. 1, was described in one word by fellow grandmasters.
Grandmasters called Carlsen 'GOAT', 'truly great', 'consistent', 'gifted', and 'the boss'.
Carlsen described himself as 'favorite' with a cheeky smile in a recent video.
Carlsen has stated he believes no current player is better than him.
The video was taken during the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025 tournament, which Carlsen won.
- Who
- Magnus Carlsen and fellow chess Grandmasters.
- What
- Magnus Carlsen being described by fellow Grandmasters.
- When
- Recent video shared by Chess.com.
- Where
- SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025 tournament.
- Why
- To highlight Carlsen's status and the opinions of his peers.
Opinions on Carlsen's Status
Self Perception
Player Status
Opinions on Carlsen's Status
Fellow Grandmasters recognize Carlsen as the 'GOAT'.
Self Perception
Carlsen considers himself the best.
- Player
- Magnus Carlsen
- World Ranking
- No. 1
- Described as
- GOAT, truly great, consistent, gifted, the boss
- Self-description
- Favorite
- Tournament Won
- SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz 2025
Sources
Why Magnus Carlsen loves chess… but cannot stand preparing for games
When Magnus Carlsen and his second clashed, pushed each other in heated training camp moment before world championship
Neeraj Chopra fan R Praggnanandhaa doesn’t believe in preparing in special way for Magnus Carlsen: ‘It’s not a good thing’
