What I think about chess

Magnus Carlsen doesn't even use computers as a training device.

GM's train by memorizing multiple lines from several openings, and spend hours and hours on preparation. The reason for the term "chess is dead" lies in this style of memorization and preparation, NOT because engines are more powerful than humans.

To a GM, chess is *not the same* (because it involves hours of preparation and memorization) and thus it can be called "dead" from their perspective since it's not the same game as it was when they (GM's) played in the "Romantic" period (in which extensive theory wasn't known).

Well it's a touch arrogant to say Carlsen "doesn't use computers" to train, I wouldn't doubt that they're used to look at various lines and such.

In an interview, he seemed very unenthusiastic about engines, and outright said he "doesn't play against them [engines]".

Further clarification: The term "chess is dead" (compared to the Romantic period) may extend to the Classical period as well.

ofc Carlsen uses computer engines for training or to memorize openings...sigh

Not in the way people assume.

He flat out stated "I do not play against engines".

so by your statement, Carlsen has never used chess engines, to memorize openings and such?...sigh

Dionysus_god: " I wouldn't doubt that they're used to look at various lines and such." ...facepalm.

nice try, lets play fischer Random, if you are okay with it? :)

You are derailing this thread, and are borderline trolling.

It's an issue of semantics, of course Carlsen uses computers, that is different from using engines. That's why I clarified my post in #22.

:) Ok so no fischer random game?..? why are you accusing me of these stuff? Have a nice day.

Sure, I'll play. Next time challenge me or talk to me privately.