Magnus Carlsen: Biography, Achievements, Lesser-Known Facts

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Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster and the current World Chess Champion. Carlsen has been known for his aggressive and unorthodox playing style, as well as his ability to consistently find winning moves in difficult positions. He is widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, and his success has helped to popularize the game in Norway and around the world. Here is the Biography and other details of the World Champion.

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Biography:

• Full Name: Magnus Carlsen
• Nick Name: “The Mozart of Chess”
• Other Nickname: “Sven” (given to him by his family)
• Profession: Chess Grandmaster
• Famous for: Being the World Chess Champion and one of the greatest chess players of all time
• Net Worth: Estimated at $8 million
• Instagram Handle: @MagnusCarlsen
• Twitter Handle: @MagnusCarlsen

Physical Status:

• Height: 5’10” (178 cm)
• Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
• Eye Colour: Blue
• Hair Colour: Blonde

Personal Life:

• Date Of Birth: November 30, 1990 
• Place Of Birth: Tønsberg, Norway
• Nationality: Norwegian
• Hometown: Lommedalen, Norway
• School: Norwegian College of Elite Sport
• College: Has not attended college
• Hobbies: Football (soccer), reading, watching movies

Family:

•  Marital Status: Unmarried
•  Father: Henrik Albert Carlsen
•  Mother: Sigrun Øen
•  Brother: Inge Carlsen
•  Sister: Ellen Carlsen
•  Religion: Secular

Career Statistics:

• Debut: Became a chess Grandmaster at the age of 13, in 2004
• He became the World Champion in 2013 after defeating the Indian great Vishwanathan Anand.

Achievements:

• Became the youngest player to be ranked world number one in chess history in 2011, at the age of 19
• He became the World Chess Champion in 2013 and has defended his title multiple times since then
• Has won numerous other chess championships and tournaments, including the Tata Steel Chess Tournament and the London Chess Classic
• He has a peak rating of 2882, the highest in chess history

Here are some lesser-known facts about Magnus Carlsen

• In addition to his chess career, he has also been involved in modelling and acting, appearing in several commercials and films.
• Magnus Carlsen learned how to play chess at the age of five from his father and started playing competitive chess when he was just eight years old.
• Despite being a chess prodigy, Carlsen was also interested in other sports such as football (soccer) and was a skilled player in his youth.
• Carlsen’s father, Henrik Albert Carlsen, is an IT consultant, and his mother, Sigrun Øen, is a chemical engineer.
• He has a photographic memory, which allows him to recall and memorize large amounts of information quickly.
• Carlsen is a big fan of the TV show “The Simpsons” and has said that he watches it to improve his English.
• In addition to being a chess Grandmaster, Carlsen is also a talented poker player and has competed in several poker tournaments.
• Carlsen is known for his unique playing style, which often involves making unorthodox moves and taking risks.
• Magnus Carlsen is a big fan of the Norwegian football team and often attends their matches.
• Carlsen has a passion for music and enjoys listening to a variety of genres, including classical, pop, and rock.

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