?!Why is Magnus Carlsen allways late to his chess games
Magnus Carlsen is known for occasionally showing up late to the board at the start of his games, and it's become a bit of a trademark. There are a few reasons people speculate about why he does it:
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Psychological Edge: Some think it's a subtle psychological tactic. By making his opponent sit and wait, Carlsen might be trying to throw them off their rhythm or show that he’s relaxed and confident.
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Routine/Focus: Magnus has said in interviews that he prefers to use the time before the game to get into the right mental state. Sometimes that just means cutting it close so he can be fully focused when he sits down.
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Just His Style: It could also just be part of his personality — a little casual, laid-back, and not overly concerned with formalities as long as he's within the rules.
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He’s Not Really Late: In most tournaments, players have a grace period (usually 15 minutes or so) before being penalized for being late. As long as he's within that window, he’s technically not breaking any rules.
So, it’s a mix of strategy, comfort, and maybe just Carlsen being Carlsen(😉).
