Magnus Carlsen Says It’s Easier To Play Against Top Players

July 19, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Magnus Carlsen joined the broadcast to chat with Danny Rensch and Ben Finegold after defeating Aryan Tari in the Round of 32 at the FIDE World Cup.

Replay Magnus Carlsen’s games from the FIDE World Cup here: https://www.chess.com/events/2021-fide-world-cup

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