Therefore Carlsen in great shape: Modified program right before the World Cup start – Dagbladet.no

Sochi (Dagbladet): Magnus Carlsen seems to have gained a tremendous profits ahead of the World Cup match against Vishy Anand. Ever since 23-year-old arrived in Sochi last Tuesday, he was one big smile. After a marathon party at five hours and 21 minutes yesterday, he was seemingly unaffected at the press conference afterwards.

Now it turns out that it is far from random. For after having consulted with experts on diet and exercise, Carlsen for the first time changed its approach ahead of this year’s World Cup match.

New procedures

Although it may sound like small adjustments, it could have a major impact. In previous tournaments, he has also, which is an explicit B-human, eg, IV liked to sleep until there remains only a few hours to party start.

In Sochi is no longer the case. Now the Carlsen up in the morning or early afternoon. The reason is that he shall number to consume two meals before the start, which will give him more energy during parties.

– Now Magnus eat breakfast at eleven o’clock (local time, which is two hours ahead of Norway) and a slightly lighter lunch before going to play. Last year he ate only one meal at one o’clock, tells his private chef, namesake Magnus Forssell.

In top form

Espen Agdestein has worked closely with Carlsen in several years. The manager is glad to see that the Norwegian world champion seems to have hit on the plan.

– Magnus seems to have a very good energy. During the press conference after the party yesterday he seemed as strong as before it started, says Agdestein to Dagbladet.

When it comes to food plays mentioned Forssell an essential role. Before the parties he makes breakfast for Carlsen in sjakkfenomenets own suite. At 13:00 he ensures that the chess player gets filled in inventories further.

– Today Magnus eaten velvet porridge with butter, cinnamon and sugar. It was something he asked to. For lunch it is usually an omelet or pasta, says Forssell.

More job now than before the

Chef’s job ends, however, not there. Before the World Cup round starts, he also lost in the playing hall and fills everything Carlsen need during parties. The times Carlsen moves to the waiting room after he made a move, it is not to eat any heavy meals. Then it’s only ensure quick energy.

– I have filled in with drikkeyoughurt, skjokolademelk, orange juice, nuts and bananas, says Forssell says that Carlsen eat a big dinner with lots of vegetables immediately after parties of finished before ending the day with a light supper the times he wants it.

The chef admits that the new regime makes the days busier for him than has been the case previously, but he sees as positive.

– There is more to do now than in Chennai last year. I notice, but it’s fun. I like that.

• Yesterday Carlsen played very well with the black pieces against Anand. 13:00 Norwegian time starts party number two. Then Carlsen advantage of the white pieces.

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