MASTERING CHESS.
INSPIRING THE WORLD.

The Greatest Chess Player Of All Time.

Magnus Carlsen is the world number one chess player and the highest ranked player in the history of the game.

The Norwegian Grandmaster is a five-time World Chess Champion, holds the highest rating in history (2882) and boasts the longest unbeaten streak in classical chess.

From prodigy to global icon, Magnus’s journey is one of talent, dedication, and strategic brilliance. He’s redefined chess, captivating millions with his intuition, creativity, and competitive spirit.

Beyond the board, Magnus is an entrepreneur and innovator. He made chess accessible and engaging through ventures in technology, gaming and sports.

Whether shaping the future of chess or collaborating with select partners, Magnus brings a spirit of excellence, curiosity and global relevance — qualities that extend far beyond the 64 squares.

2004

Grandmaster at 13

Magnus earns the Grandmaster title, becoming one of the youngest one in history.

2009

1st World Blitz Championship

Secures his first World Blitz Championship title, showing his rapid play skills.

2010

Achieves World No. 1 Ranking

At 19, Magnus becomes the youngest player to top the FIDE world rankings.

2013

World Chess Champion

Wins his first World Chess Championship, beginning an era of five Classical titles.

2014

Holds Triple Crown

Simultaneously holds three World titles: in Classical, Rapid and Blitz chess.

2015

The Clean Sweep

Achieves World Champion titles and #1 ratings in Classical, Rapid, and Blitz.

2019

Sets Record Rating

Magnus reaches a peak FIDE rating of 2882, the highest ever recorded in chess history.

2020

Longest Unbeaten Streak

Completes a remarkable 125-game unbeaten streak in classical chess, a world record.

2022

Declines to Defend Title

Magnus steps down undefeated after five Classical World Championship victories.

2023

Wins Rapid, Blitz & World Cup

Achieves 4th Rapid & Blitz double, and adds first FIDE World Cup title.

2024

Sweet Seventeen

Secures his 17th World Championship title, winning Blitz in New York—famously
playing in jeans.

Exeptional Memory from Young Age

As child, Magnus displayed remarkable intelligence early on, mastering complex Lego builds and memorizing vast geographical data before discovering chess. By age five, he could name every country’s capital, flag and population size.
Time's 100 Most Influential People

Even before becoming World Champion, Magnus was in Time Magazine’s prestigious list for inspiring countless children worldwide to take up chess.
Entrepreneurship

Magnus has founded several companies, including Play Magnus Group, Offerspill Chess Club and Take Take Take. He has been leading initiatives to promote education, innovation, and global engagement both within and beyond the chess world.
Fantasy & Poker

Magnus’s analytical mind and calculated risk-taking extend beyond chess. He briefly topped Premier League Fantasy Football rankings during the 2019-2020 season and has competed in the Norwegian Poker Championship.
Passionate Football Fan

A lifelong Real Madrid Football Club supporter, Magnus has taken honorary kick-offs at the Santiago Barnabéu stadium twice and has played football himself for many years.
Modeling

In 2010, a young Magnus surprised the world by headlining G-Star’s global campaign shot by Anton Corbijn. Following his appearance at the World Rapid and Blitz Championship in New York in 2024, where his jeans unexpectedly stole the spotlight, G-Star and Magnus are reuniting for a new campaign in 2025.
Personal Life

In January 2025, Magnus tied the knot with his Nowegian-American girlfriend, Ella Victoria Malone, in a winter wedding in Oslo.