Chess prodigy Magnus Carlsen: 'Bobby Fischer is my dream opponent'
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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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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Sweet sixteen – By the age of 16, Carlsen was already ranked 17th in the world.
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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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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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In the public eye – The chess genius has had to grow up under the public eye. Here, the 19 year old looks on while being shaved at a barbers shop in Oslo in 2009.
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