Comments on: Carlsen secures victory in Nanjing http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/ The latest chess news online Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:03:45 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mike P. http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/comment-page-1/#comment-99909 Mike P. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:17:43 +0000 http://www.chessvibes.com/?p=17074#comment-99909 To Labelled: You mentioned Fischer, Kasparov and then Carlsen, ok, but you shoud mention Capablanca too...The chess machine when neither computers neither advanced chess theory existed... To Labelled: You mentioned Fischer, Kasparov and then Carlsen, ok, but you shoud mention Capablanca too…The chess machine when neither computers neither advanced chess theory existed…

]]> By: unknown http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/comment-page-1/#comment-99902 unknown Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:31:27 +0000 http://www.chessvibes.com/?p=17074#comment-99902 Carslen - Jakovenko 1-0!!! 2800+ 3000+ perf. GREAT!!! Carslen – Jakovenko 1-0!!!

2800+
3000+ perf.

GREAT!!!

]]> By: T. Goto http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/comment-page-1/#comment-99898 T. Goto Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:54:19 +0000 http://www.chessvibes.com/?p=17074#comment-99898 @Pablo Thank you. I am on the same page! @Pablo
Thank you. I am on the same page!

]]> By: JustBe http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/comment-page-1/#comment-99897 JustBe Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:30:08 +0000 http://www.chessvibes.com/?p=17074#comment-99897 Nice interview with Kasparov & Carlsen :-) It's great to listen to Kasparov. I just feel his clarity of thought while he speaks allthough he says some strange things sometimes: 'All top chess players in the world are below 25? (Kramnik, Anand, Ivanchuck are just 3 three top 10 players I know at the moment, who are older). He always nicely expresses himself against his 'opponents'. Putin is like Karpov now. Maybe this his way for driving his competition in himself against his opponents. It's not 'hate' or something, or an attack (as is the interpretation of interviewer). It's more to motivate himself. That's what I am thinking. Work hard to get to develop your talent... they obvious live their words ;-) Nice interview with Kasparov & Carlsen :-)

It’s great to listen to Kasparov. I just feel his clarity of thought while he speaks allthough he says some strange things sometimes: ‘All top chess players in the world are below 25? (Kramnik, Anand, Ivanchuck are just 3 three top 10 players I know at the moment, who are older).

He always nicely expresses himself against his ‘opponents’. Putin is like Karpov now. Maybe this his way for driving his competition in himself against his opponents. It’s not ‘hate’ or something, or an attack (as is the interpretation of interviewer). It’s more to motivate himself.

That’s what I am thinking.

Work hard to get to develop your talent… they obvious live their words ;-)

]]> By: Pablo http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/comment-page-1/#comment-99895 Pablo Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:34:45 +0000 http://www.chessvibes.com/?p=17074#comment-99895 What is all this Charisma talk? I will put an example and then i will tell you my opinion. First at all, take a look at Anand. Does he have a "big" charisma? I'm not sure about that. I think he is fluently speaking, but does he have a "big" charisma? Of course, not. He has "low profile" (if that translation is correct). He is not like Kasparov, and of course: he is not even close to Fischer. But what is this talk about? Why is the charisma so important? Just for being an "ambassador for chess"? I prefer a person like Carlsen. That's his "beauty". He is just a quiet guy, a good guy, he play and never make an offense to his opponents. He is not Nakamura like, he is not a Fischer like. So, then? Why does he need that charisma? Why does he need to speak without those "uh" "ummm", etc? I prefer the way he is. I will repeat Michael Schwerteck's comment: "I have always been charmed by Carlsen’s innocent, modest and friendly demeanour. If having charisma involves being an arrogant git, I’d rather have none." What is all this Charisma talk?

I will put an example and then i will tell you my opinion. First at all, take a look at Anand. Does he have a “big” charisma? I’m not sure about that. I think he is fluently speaking, but does he have a “big” charisma? Of course, not. He has “low profile” (if that translation is correct). He is not like Kasparov, and of course: he is not even close to Fischer.

But what is this talk about? Why is the charisma so important? Just for being an “ambassador for chess”?

I prefer a person like Carlsen. That’s his “beauty”. He is just a quiet guy, a good guy, he play and never make an offense to his opponents. He is not Nakamura like, he is not a Fischer like. So, then? Why does he need that charisma? Why does he need to speak without those “uh” “ummm”, etc?

I prefer the way he is. I will repeat Michael Schwerteck’s comment:

“I have always been charmed by Carlsen’s innocent, modest and friendly demeanour. If having charisma involves being an arrogant git, I’d rather have none.”

]]> By: CAL|Daniel http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/comment-page-1/#comment-99893 CAL|Daniel Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:20:21 +0000 http://www.chessvibes.com/?p=17074#comment-99893 I think what Arne Moll is referring to can be seen in the posted interview... Interviewer asks a simple question Magnus Carlsen "uh um... well... I .. uh..." Kasparov steps in. I love Magnus Carlsen but one can clearly see he needs some help with his public speaking charisma. I think alot of people are misunderstanding whats meant by charisma. Still, his chess is truly fantastic! Still its hard for 18 yearold to do well public speaking in general... now add the press, spotlights and pressure of being hypothesized as the next world champion... his lack of Charisma becomes all too acceptable. I think what Arne Moll is referring to can be seen in the posted interview…
Interviewer asks a simple question
Magnus Carlsen “uh um… well… I .. uh…” Kasparov steps in.

I love Magnus Carlsen but one can clearly see he needs some help with his public speaking charisma. I think alot of people are misunderstanding whats meant by charisma. Still, his chess is truly fantastic! Still its hard for 18 yearold to do well public speaking in general… now add the press, spotlights and pressure of being hypothesized as the next world champion… his lack of Charisma becomes all too acceptable.

]]> By: T. Goto http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/comment-page-1/#comment-99892 T. Goto Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:09:33 +0000 http://www.chessvibes.com/?p=17074#comment-99892 Congratulations, Mr. Carlsen! It's been a great pleasure to see him growing! I think we don't have to worry about his charisma r personality. He is who he is and I for one find him very nice. In sport, there has been always some kind of contrasting character. Borg vs MacKenroe, Prost vs Senna, Hakkinen vs Schumacher, and of course Karpov vs Kasparov. So it's not really fair to put everything on him. Let's just wait and see who will rise up to challenge him! Congratulations, Mr. Carlsen! It’s been a great pleasure to see him growing!
I think we don’t have to worry about his charisma r personality. He is who he is and I for one find him very nice. In sport, there has been always some kind of contrasting character. Borg vs MacKenroe, Prost vs Senna, Hakkinen vs Schumacher, and of course Karpov vs Kasparov. So it’s not really fair to put everything on him. Let’s just wait and see who will rise up to challenge him!

]]> By: Thomas http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/comment-page-1/#comment-99891 Thomas Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:15:32 +0000 http://www.chessvibes.com/?p=17074#comment-99891 @Hortensius: Thanks, that's the interview I was referring to. @everyone: [Disclaimer like in Arne's last post] Basically I speculated that Kasparov is not only a chess coach to Carlsen, but also a media coach. And IMO, there is supporting evidence for this in the intial press releases announcing (or disclosing) their cooperation. BTW, I don't think Bobby Fischer or Michael Jackson would be suitable role models, not only because they became tragic figures later on. Nor should Carlsen "copy Kasparov". No need to adapt his arrogant character traits, just like it wouldn't be wise to emulate Kasparov's style of playing chess - rather than further developing and refining his own style. @Hortensius: Thanks, that’s the interview I was referring to.
@everyone: [Disclaimer like in Arne's last post] Basically I speculated that Kasparov is not only a chess coach to Carlsen, but also a media coach. And IMO, there is supporting evidence for this in the intial press releases announcing (or disclosing) their cooperation.
BTW, I don’t think Bobby Fischer or Michael Jackson would be suitable role models, not only because they became tragic figures later on. Nor should Carlsen “copy Kasparov”. No need to adapt his arrogant character traits, just like it wouldn’t be wise to emulate Kasparov’s style of playing chess – rather than further developing and refining his own style.

]]> By: Michael Schwerteck http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/comment-page-1/#comment-99889 Michael Schwerteck Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:13:35 +0000 http://www.chessvibes.com/?p=17074#comment-99889 I have always been charmed by Carlsen's innocent, modest and friendly demeanour. If having charisma involves being an arrogant git, I'd rather have none. I have always been charmed by Carlsen’s innocent, modest and friendly demeanour. If having charisma involves being an arrogant git, I’d rather have none.

]]> By: Hortensius http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/carlsen-sure-of-clear-first-in-nanjing/comment-page-1/#comment-99888 Hortensius Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:10:32 +0000 http://www.chessvibes.com/?p=17074#comment-99888 By the way, did you people already check this interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCGebC6QtKc&feature=player_embedded# Cheers! By the way, did you people already check this interview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCGebC6QtKc&feature=player_embedded#

Cheers!

]]>