Magnus Carlsen is a very interesting type of chess player.
I would call him a flow pattern recognizer

Exactly! As I watched him it was like watching a sea crashing against a shore line, always taking the path of least resistance. It's incredible how he recovers from mouse slip mistakes, just phenomenal.

Capablanca, who may give Magnus a run for his money (if he was still alive) lived in a time when you took all the time you wanted at chess, and even had breaks to sleep during a game.

Ha! As you say, completely at odds with the modern chess vibe. I like playing a nice long game, however I'm now really getting into bullet as a mind sharpener and great spectator game.

Cg