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

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

Holmenkollen Kapelle, Oslo, Norwegen - Magnus Carlsen, the chess world champion and "ice king", gave the yes word in Oslo Victoria Malone on January 5, 2025 in Oslo. This happened just a few days after the turbulent events at the speed and light chess championship in New York, where Carlsen was again the focus of fraud allegations. Rumors stated that the Norwegian and his opponent Jan Nepomnjaschtschi had agreed a draw before the final, which Carlsen rejected. "I have never agreed in my career," he said, thus replied by the critical voices of the chess community, which questioned his decisions, such as n-tv.de reported.

The wedding took place in the Holmenkollen Kapelle, where Carlsen gave the promise with a suit and fly of his eight years younger. Ella was wearing an elegant white wedding dress, and the celebrations continued in the renowned Grand Hotel in Oslo. While the Norwegian press celebrated the couple's love, they spoke before the wedding over how important they are for 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 roof association in which he was won as a global ambassador for chess. This development shows the fusion of chess and eSports, which emerges as an innovative trend in the sports world. As n-tv.de reports, Carlsen is not just about the old shaft title, but also about strategic partnerships and the expansion of its influence in sport and entertainment industry.