The Magnus Carlsen Effect: When Chess Masters Play FPL

Delve into the fascinating phenomenon of how analytical minds approach FPL, centered around chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen's famous success in the game. The episode examines how statistical analysis and strategic thinking from other competitive fields have influenced FPL tactics. We explore the rise of data analytics in fantasy football and how it's created a new breed of 'professional' FPL managers, while also investigating the tension between gut instinct and pure statistics.