Magnus Carlsen Quotes

Some people think that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I don't. You have to be merciless.

Magnus Carlsen

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• Some people think that if their opponent plays a beautiful game, it's okay to lose. I don't. You have to be merciless.

  

  Magnus Carlsen
  • People
  • Think
  • Game