{"id":117,"date":"2026-04-21T03:51:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/?p=117"},"modified":"2026-04-21T03:51:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:51:46","slug":"magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnus Carlsen Net Worth, IQ, Wife, Rating, Records, Age, Country &amp; Children (2026 Full Profile)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sven Magnus \u00d8en Carlsen, born on November 30, 1990, in T\u00f8nsberg, Norway, is widely regarded as the strongest chess player in history. At <strong>35 years old<\/strong>, the Norwegian grandmaster continues to dominate the game as World No. 1. Here\u2019s everything you searched for \u2014 his net worth, IQ, wife, child, rating, country, and incredible record \u2014 all in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Magnus_Carlsen_Net_Worth\" >Magnus Carlsen Net Worth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Magnus_Carlsen_IQ\" >Magnus Carlsen IQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Magnus_Carlsen_Wife_Child\" >Magnus Carlsen Wife &amp; Child<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Magnus_Carlsen_Country_Nationality\" >Magnus Carlsen Country &amp; Nationality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Magnus_Carlsen_Current_Rating_April_2026\" >Magnus Carlsen Current Rating (April 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Magnus_Carlsen_Record_Achievements\" >Magnus Carlsen Record &amp; Achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Magnus_Carlsen_FAQ_Updated_April_2026\" >Magnus Carlsen FAQ (Updated April 2026)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Q_What_is_Magnus_Carlsens_net_worth\" >Q: What is Magnus Carlsen\u2019s net worth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Q_What_is_Magnus_Carlsens_IQ\" >Q: What is Magnus Carlsen\u2019s IQ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Q_Who_is_Magnus_Carlsens_wife\" >Q: Who is Magnus Carlsen\u2019s wife?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Q_Does_Magnus_Carlsen_have_a_child\" >Q: Does Magnus Carlsen have a child?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Q_What_is_Magnus_Carlsens_current_FIDE_rating\" >Q: What is Magnus Carlsen\u2019s current FIDE rating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Q_Which_country_is_Magnus_Carlsen_from\" >Q: Which country is Magnus Carlsen from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Q_What_are_Magnus_Carlsens_major_records\" >Q: What are Magnus Carlsen\u2019s major records?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/magnus-carlsen-net-worth-iq-wife-rating\/#Q_How_old_is_Magnus_Carlsen\" >Q: How old is Magnus Carlsen?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnus_Carlsen_Profile\"><\/span>Magnus Carlsen Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-carlsen-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-carlsen-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-carlsen-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-carlsen-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-carlsen.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/who-is-magnus-carlsen-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/who-is-magnus-carlsen-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/who-is-magnus-carlsen-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/who-is-magnus-carlsen-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/who-is-magnus-carlsen.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-Carlsen-in-focused-play-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Magnus Carlsen in focused play\" class=\"wp-image-125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-Carlsen-in-focused-play-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-Carlsen-in-focused-play-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-Carlsen-in-focused-play-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-Carlsen-in-focused-play.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-Carlsen-focused-at-the-chessboard-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-Carlsen-focused-at-the-chessboard-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-Carlsen-focused-at-the-chessboard-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-Carlsen-focused-at-the-chessboard-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Magnus-Carlsen-focused-at-the-chessboard.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#1f88bf\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Net Worth<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>$25 million<\/strong> (from tournament prizes, Play Magnus Group sale, sponsorships, streaming, and chess apps like Chessable and chess24)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IQ<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Never publicly disclosed<\/strong> or tested officially. Carlsen has joked that taking an IQ test is \u201cone of the dumbest things\u201d he could do.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wife<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ella Victoria Carlsen<\/strong> (n\u00e9e Malone), Norwegian model and influencer. Married in January 2025.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Child<\/strong><\/td><td>One son \u2014 born <strong>September 27, 2025<\/strong>. First child for the couple.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>35 years old<\/strong> (born November 30, 1990)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Country \/ Nationality<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Norway<\/strong> (born and raised in T\u00f8nsberg; has represented Norway his entire career)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current FIDE Rating<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Classical: 2840<\/strong> (World No. 1) <strong>Rapid: 2832<\/strong> <strong>Blitz: 2869<\/strong> Peak classical rating: <strong>2882<\/strong> (highest ever in chess history)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Record &amp; Achievements<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2022 5-time Classical World Champion \u2022 6-time World Rapid Champion \u2022 9-time World Blitz Champion \u2022 2026 FIDE Freestyle (Chess960) World Champion (21st world title overall) \u2022 Longest unbeaten run in elite classical chess: <strong>125 games<\/strong> \u2022 World No. 1 since 2011 (longest streak ever)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnus_Carlsen_Net_Worth\"><\/span>Magnus Carlsen Net Worth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2026, Magnus Carlsen\u2019s <strong>net worth is estimated at $25 million<\/strong>.<br>His wealth comes from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Massive tournament prize money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsorship deals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equity from the Play Magnus Group (which he founded and later sold)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streaming, YouTube, and chess apps like Chessable and chess24<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many players, Carlsen built a business empire around chess while remaining the world\u2019s top player. Some analysts put his net worth as high as $30\u201335 million, but $25 million is the most consistent figure across recent reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnus_Carlsen_IQ\"><\/span>Magnus Carlsen IQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carlsen has <strong>never publicly taken or disclosed an official IQ test<\/strong>.<br>He once joked that taking an IQ test is \u201cone of the dumbest things\u201d he could do because he has \u201cliterally nothing to gain.\u201d<br>Fan estimates range wildly from 120\u2013140 up to 190, but these are pure speculation. His chess genius comes from incredible pattern recognition, memory, and work ethic \u2014 not a single number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnus_Carlsen_Wife_Child\"><\/span>Magnus Carlsen Wife &amp; Child<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, Carlsen married <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chess.com\/blog\/raync910\/magnus-carlsen-ella-victoria-malone-bride-wedding-chess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ella Victoria Malone<\/a><\/strong> (now Ella Victoria Carlsen), a Norwegian model and influencer.<br>The couple welcomed their <strong>first child<\/strong> \u2014 a baby boy \u2014 on <strong>September 27, 2025<\/strong>.<br>Carlsen has shared heartwarming moments from fatherhood on social media, showing a more personal side of the chess legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnus_Carlsen_Country_Nationality\"><\/span>Magnus Carlsen Country &amp; Nationality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Norway<\/strong>.<br>He was born and raised in T\u00f8nsberg, Norway, and has proudly represented his country throughout his career. He still lives in Norway with his wife and son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnus_Carlsen_Current_Rating_April_2026\"><\/span>Magnus Carlsen Current Rating (April 2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Classical<\/strong>: <strong>2840<\/strong> (World No. 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rapid<\/strong>: <strong>2832<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blitz<\/strong>: <strong>2869<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Carlsen has held the No. 1 spot in the FIDE rankings since July 2011 \u2014 the longest streak ever. His all-time peak classical rating is <strong>2882<\/strong>, the highest in chess history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnus_Carlsen_Record_Achievements\"><\/span>Magnus Carlsen Record &amp; Achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carlsen\u2019s record is unmatched:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5-time Classical World Champion<\/strong> (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6-time World Rapid Champion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9-time World Blitz Champion<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2026 FIDE Freestyle (Chess960) World Champion<\/strong> \u2014 his <strong>21st world title<\/strong> overall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longest unbeaten run in elite classical chess: <strong>125 games<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has won at least one world title every year from 2013 to 2026 (except 2020 due to COVID)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>He is the only player in history to simultaneously hold world titles in classical, rapid, blitz, and freestyle formats at different points. Even after stepping away from defending the classical title, he remains the undisputed king of chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnus Carlsen is more than just numbers and titles \u2014 he\u2019s a father, husband, businessman, and the face of modern chess. At 35, with a new baby at home and a $25 million empire, \u201cThe Mozart of Chess\u201d shows no signs of slowing down. Whether it\u2019s crushing tournaments or raising the next generation, Carlsen continues to inspire millions. \u265f\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/kheladesk.com\/english\/hikaru-nakamura-net-worth-wife-iq-height\/\">Hikaru Nakamura Net Worth, Wife, FIDE Rating, Ranking, IQ, Height<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnus_Carlsen_FAQ_Updated_April_2026\"><\/span><strong>Magnus Carlsen FAQ<\/strong> <em>(Updated April 2026)<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776697322047\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Magnus_Carlsens_net_worth\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Magnus Carlsen\u2019s net worth?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Estimated at <strong>$25 million<\/strong>. It comes from tournament prizes, sponsorships, his Play Magnus Group (sold in 2022), streaming, and chess apps like Chessable and chess24.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776697325181\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Magnus_Carlsens_IQ\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Magnus Carlsen\u2019s IQ?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> He has <strong>never publicly taken or shared<\/strong> an official IQ test. He once joked that doing so would be \u201cone of the dumbest things\u201d because he has nothing to gain. Any numbers you see online are pure speculation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776697740470\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Who_is_Magnus_Carlsens_wife\"><\/span><strong>Q: Who is Magnus Carlsen\u2019s wife?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> He married <strong>Ella Victoria Malone<\/strong> (now Ella Victoria Carlsen), a Norwegian model and influencer, in 2025.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776697758972\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Does_Magnus_Carlsen_have_a_child\"><\/span><strong>Q: Does Magnus Carlsen have a child?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes. The couple welcomed their <strong>first child<\/strong>, a baby boy, on <strong>September 27, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776697769005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Magnus_Carlsens_current_FIDE_rating\"><\/span><strong>Q: What is Magnus Carlsen\u2019s current FIDE rating?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><br \/><strong>Classical<\/strong>: <strong>2840<\/strong> (World No. 1)<br \/><strong>Rapid<\/strong>: <strong>2832<\/strong><br \/><strong>Blitz<\/strong>: <strong>2869<\/strong> His all-time peak classical rating is <strong>2882<\/strong> (highest in chess history).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776697801310\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Which_country_is_Magnus_Carlsen_from\"><\/span><strong>Q: Which country is Magnus Carlsen from?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> <strong>Norway<\/strong>. He was born and raised in T\u00f8nsberg and has always represented Norway.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776697816391\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_Magnus_Carlsens_major_records\"><\/span><strong>Q: What are Magnus Carlsen\u2019s major records?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong><br \/>5-time Classical World Champion<br \/>6-time World Rapid Champion<br \/>9-time World Blitz Champion<br \/>2026 FIDE Freestyle (Chess960) World Champion (his 21st world title)<br \/>Longest unbeaten run in elite classical chess: <strong>125 games<\/strong> He is the only player to have held world titles in classical, rapid, blitz, and freestyle at different points.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1776697839512\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_old_is_Magnus_Carlsen\"><\/span><strong>Q: How old is Magnus Carlsen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> He is <strong>35 years old<\/strong> (born November 30, 1990).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Still the undisputed World No. 1 after 15 years, Carlsen is a father, husband, and businessman who continues to dominate chess while raising his family in Norway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sven Magnus \u00d8en Carlsen, born on November 30, 1990, in T\u00f8nsberg, Norway, is widely regarded as the strongest chess player in history. 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