did magnus carlsen play so poorly?

[Uri Blass]

https://company.playmagnus.com/play-magnus

It seems that magnus at age 5 is simply the random mover and I believe that magnus carlsen even at age 5 played better than it.

I also tried the application at older age and I believe magnus was stronger than the playing strength they give him also at later ages(did not try above 9)

[BrendanJNorman]

https://company.playmagnus.com/play-magnus

It seems that magnus at age 5 is simply the random mover and I believe that magnus carlsen even at age 5 played better than it.

I also tried the application at older age and I believe magnus was stronger than the playing strength they give him also at later ages(did not try above 9)

A gimmick is a novel device or idea designed primarily to attract attention or increase appeal, often with little intrinsic value. When applied to retail marketing, it is a unique or quirky feature designed to make a product or service "stand out" from its competitors.

Play Magnus is a blatant marketing gimmick and nothing more.

Just my opinion.

[Albert Silver]

https://company.playmagnus.com/play-magnus

It seems that magnus at age 5 is simply the random mover and I believe that magnus carlsen even at age 5 played better than it.

I also tried the application at older age and I believe magnus was stronger than the playing strength they give him also at later ages(did not try above 9)

He did play that poorly inasmuch as I seem to recall he only learned the game at age 5 and initially showed little interest in it.

[Uri Blass]

https://company.playmagnus.com/play-magnus

It seems that magnus at age 5 is simply the random mover and I believe that magnus carlsen even at age 5 played better than it.

I also tried the application at older age and I believe magnus was stronger than the playing strength they give him also at later ages(did not try above 9)

He did play that poorly inasmuch as I seem to recall he only learned the game at age 5 and initially showed little interest in it.

I am sure that he played poorly but I tend to believe he still played better than a random mover and I do not see magnus in the application do it.
Even if I play stupid moves that lose pieces by a simple capture magnus at age 5 by the application usually does not capture them(and not something like capture them in half of the cases that is also a very poor level).

[Werewolf]

The application seems to get quite a lot stronger at age 10 and above

[Ovyron]

Play Magnus is a blatant marketing gimmick and nothing more.

Looks like Magnus sold out as he advertises the app and plays against it on videos and stuff.

[MikeB]

https://company.playmagnus.com/play-magnus

It seems that magnus at age 5 is simply the random mover and I believe that magnus carlsen even at age 5 played better than it.

I also tried the application at older age and I believe magnus was stronger than the playing strength they give him also at later ages(did not try above 9)

He did play that poorly inasmuch as I seem to recall he only learned the game at age 5 and initially showed little interest in it.

I am sure that he played poorly but I tend to believe he still played better than a random mover and I do not see magnus in the application do it.
Even if I play stupid moves that lose pieces by a simple capture magnus at age 5 by the application usually does not capture them(and not something like capture them in half of the cases that is also a very poor level).

..it's just a game the are trying to monetize - historical accuracy , no that was not in the plans , plus who really wants to lose to 5 year old 8>O, be thankful if it doesn't have any bugs ...