In an interview recorded in Saint Louis, former World Championship challenger and three-time U.S. champion Fabiano Caruana shares his fascinating journey, from his first chess moves to the dramatic World Championship match against Magnus Carlsen.
Fabiano Caruana on How He Got Into Chess
“Growing up in New York was like a dream. I love the city’s vibrant rhythm. My childhood was filled with the joy of movement, running outside, riding bikes with friends, and playing games on the school playground. One day, however, to my parents’ regret, I discovered video games. From that moment, I wanted to play all the time, and that’s how I discovered chess. I started playing around the age of five or six because I had attention problems. Chess was recommended as a way to improve my concentration. So, I started playing with kids in an after-school program, where I was discovered by a chess coach.”
Full transcript on the NSS24 website
