Did Magnus Carlsen Solve Chess?

Magnus Carlsen with chess pieces in a brain network

First off, let’s clear the air: no, Magnus Carlsen didn’t solve chess. That would be like solving pizza. Sure, you can perfect a recipe, but there are infinite toppings and ways to burn your tongue. But the way Carlsen plays? It’s fair to ask if he’s secretly running on some kind of Silicon Valley AI … Read more

What is Magnus Carlsen’s IQ?

Carlsen with a knight chess piece

Short answer: He’s never taken an IQ test and has refused to do so. Even Carlsen doesn’t know. So whatever number you read online is wrong. “I have no idea. I wouldn’t want to know it anyway. It might turn out to be a nasty surprise”, he said.