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

    By Sheena McKenzie, for CNN

    Updated 1119 GMT (1919 HKT) December 16, 2015

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    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 greates