David Howell Tests Magnus Carlsen's Chess Memory
chess24 · Demo · 4 min · 2021 · YouTube title: Magnus Carlsen's Mind-Blowing Memory! World Chess Champion tested
Why it's here
HN commenters cite it as an example of expert memory built on context, such as Carlsen identifying players, tournaments and moves from positions.
What it covers
Grandmaster David Howell tests Magnus Carlsen by showing him chess positions and asking which famous games they come from. Carlsen recognizes many almost instantly.