Chess star Magnus Carlsen gets married: A winter fairy tale in Oslo!

Chess star Magnus Carlsen gets married: A winter fairy tale in Oslo!

Magnus Carlsen, the world chess champion and “Ice King”, married his girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone on January 5, 2025 in Oslo. This came just days after the tumultuous events at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York, where Carlsen was once again at the center of cheating allegations. Rumors suggested that the Norwegian and his opponent Jan Nepomnyashchi had agreed to a draw before the final, but Carlsen denied this. “I have never agreed to a draw in my career,” he clarified, countering the critical voices in the chess community who questioned his decisions n-tv.de reported.

The wedding took place in the Holmenkollen Chapel, where Carlsen, wearing a suit and bow tie, exchanged vows with his bride, who was eight years his junior. Ella wore an elegant white wedding dress and the celebrations continued at the prestigious Grand Hotel in Oslo. While the Norwegian press celebrated the couple's love, they spoke before the wedding about how important they are to each other. Ella explained that she wants Carlsen to win and be happy, while Carlsen emphasized in an interview how nice it was to have her by his side, especially in stressful times.

Chess and success

Carlsen remains a sought-after name in the chess world and beyond. Infected by his own fame, he recently received a tempting offer from an esports governing body to become a global chess ambassador. This development shows the fusion of chess and esports, which is emerging as an innovative trend in the sports world. As n-tv.de reports, Carlsen is not just concerned with the old chess title, but with strategic partnerships and expanding his influence in sports and the entertainment industry.