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Quote Originally Posted by Sanlmar View Post
Caruana is some kinda freak who has all the openings and plays stored in encyclopedic memory.

you just described everyone with a 1900+ rating in all fairness.
Knew my description was weak when I wrote that.

I guess that was just my attempt to contrast their differing playing styles.

A match against top two yoots staged in US with differing styles might give chess a boost.

Caruana is young enough to still focus on chess 24/7. No other interests.

Carlsen is doing endorsements, modeling & plays some sports. He spoke on 60 minutes about being aware of the madness that often befalls the wunderkind like himself.