EP 342- GM Simen Agdestein: The Norwegian Chess Legend on Coaching Young Magnus, Life as a Pro Footballer, and What he Learned from Career-Altering Injuries 01:22:06 Publish Date: 2023/8/8
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Chapters How does the recent National Championship compare to prior wins? How does Simen structure chess study time at his institute? What stood out about Magnus in his early years? Are live TV broadcasts attracting new tournament players? How did Simen become a GM with limited chess infrastructure in Norway? Was Simen more talented in chess or football? How did injuries derail Simen's football and chess careers? Why did Simen turn down a lucrative football offer from Besiktas? How did Simen recover from the setbacks in his mid 20s? When Simen reflects on his 20s, does he think of chess or soccer first? What does Simen remember about a young Alexei Shirov's visit? What was it like facing Kasparov? What are Simen's memories of Kasparov's visit to Norway? More Magnus stories! What is the proper way to determine a world champion in chess? Why does Simen advise to 'always take pieces'? Thanks so much to Simen for joining the pod! No transcript made for this episode yet, you may request it for free.
