Famous quote by Magnus Carlsen

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I dont think there is a thing like overconfidence in chess. Its always better to be too confident than too reluctant
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"I don't think there is a thing like overconfidence in chess. It's always better to be too confident than too reluctant"

- Magnus Carlsen

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This quote by Magnus Carlsen speaks with the importance of self-confidence in the game of chess. He believes that there is no such thing as overconfidence in chess, and that it is always better to be too positive than too unwilling. This is because having excessive self-confidence can help you to take dangers and make vibrant relocations that can cause success. On the other hand, being too reluctant can result in missed opportunities and an absence of progress. Carlsen's recommendations is to have faith in your capabilities and to take risks when essential. This is because having the right amount of self-confidence can help you to make the right decisions and to stay concentrated on the game. Eventually, Carlsen believes that having too much confidence is not a bad thing, which it can be advantageous in the game of chess.

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Magnus Carlsen This quote is written / told by Magnus Carlsen somewhere between November 30, 1990 and today. He was a famous author from Norway. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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