Magnus Carlsen

Five-time world champion

“He’s an incredible player. He’s the best 14-year-old that the world has ever seen, but he was visibly very-very nervous. That happens sometimes. He will get a lot of chances to strike back against me and many others as well.

But I did feel a little bit bad for him, because it’s really hard. I feel the pressure, and I’ve been in the situation so many times. So, I can imagine being there for the first time. It’s not easy.”