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Sadly the article over-exaggerates the amount of computer chess Magnus plays. Few grandmasters do. Chess software is good for analysis and study of the board but not so much for actually playing against. For direct quotations from Magnus regarding this issue see http://www.nationalpost.com/life/story.html?id=2392166

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It is true, there are other aspects to Magnuss chess proficiency. Adgestein's coaching when Magnus was in his early teens, must have been a factor. It is hard for a teen with other pressures to transition from a promising player (with much hype one must add) into a real premier player.

Notice though, that Magnus mentions that he is not even sure where his real chess board is. His chess time is spent at the computer.

Personally, I have trouble playing on a regular board after playing tons of computer chess, but then again I am an old patzer(2400FIDE).

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