A chess prodigy explains how his mind works
February 19, 2012 6:48 PM
By 60 Minutes Overtime Staff
“That’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen.” That’s what 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon said after witnessing chess prodigy Magnus Carlsen play 10 opponents simultaneously– with his back turned and all 10 boards out of sight!
What’s the secret to Magnus’ magic? Once an opponent makes a move, Magnus instantaneously knows his own next move. But he often waits 30 minutes or so to physically make his move on the board. Why? Hear Magnus explain his methods in this 60 Minutes Overtime feature, filled with interviews and footage that you didn’t see on the 60 Minutes broadcast.
What do you think, chess fans? Do the superhuman feats of 21-year-old Norwegian chess prodigy Magnus Carlsen rival those of chess giants like Bobby Fischer?
I want judit polgar’s 60 minutes video…she is interesting and smart. And woman are more humane than men any day. The host of this show sometimes don’t know what he is talking about. A better interview would be with susan asking Magnus questions…she would know exactly what to ask and how to react. Magnus is hot, honest and intelligent..if only such great minds were used for better purposes rather than chess ..! Susan..i wish you were an ambassador to all women and not just chess players….you would be such a good inspiration. And this would teach you more about life too, perhaps.