Chess prodigy Magnus Carlsen: 'Bobby Fischer is my dream opponent'

    By Sheena McKenzie, for CNN

    Updated 1119 GMT (1919 HKT) December 16, 2015

    World No. 1 chess player, Magnus Carlsen, celebrates after winning the prestigious 2015 London Chess Classic... surrounded by some less-than-enthusiastic opponents.
    Photos: Magnus Carlsen: Evolution of the world's greatest chess player
    London Chess Classic – World No. 1 chess player, Magnus Carlsen, celebrates after winning the prestigious 2015 London Chess Classic... surrounded by some less-than-enthusiastic opponents.
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    The Norwegian chess prodigy was 13 years old when he became an international grandmaster -- the youngest at the time. <br />
    Photos: Magnus Carlsen: Evolution of the world's greatest chess player
    Champion in the making – The Norwegian chess prodigy was 13 years old when he became an international grandmaster -- the youngest at the time.
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    By the age of 16, Carlsen was already ranked 17th in the world.
    Photos: Magnus Carlsen: Evolution of the world's greatest chess player
    Sweet sixteen – By the age of 16, Carlsen was already ranked 17th in the world.
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    Father Henrik often accompanies his son on tour, pictured here with the 16 year old during a press conference in Oslo in 2007.<br />
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    Family affair – Father Henrik often accompanies his son on tour, pictured here with the 16 year old during a press conference in Oslo in 2007.
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    Carlsen plays against Armenian Levon Aronian in 2008. Today, he says the World No. 6 is one of his toughest opponents.
    Photos: Magnus Carlsen: Evolution of the world's greatest chess player
    Worthy opponent – Carlsen plays against Armenian Levon Aronian in 2008. Today, he says the World No. 6 is one of his toughest opponents.
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