Magnus Carlsen
S- Birthday
- November 30, 1990
- Age
- 35
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $50M
About
Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster and a dominant figure in the world of chess. He is a five-time World Chess Champion, a six-time World Rapid Chess Champion, and a nine-time World Blitz Chess Champion. Carlsen has held the No. 1 position in the FIDE rankings since 2011. He is considered one of the strongest chess players in history, with a peak rating of 2882, the highest ever recorded.
Career Timeline
Grandmaster Title
Carlsen becomes a grandmaster at the age of 13, signaling his arrival as a chess prodigy.
Breaks 2800 Elo
Carlsen becomes the fifth player to break the 2800 Elo rating barrier, solidifying his position among the world's elite.
World Champion
Carlsen defeats Viswanathan Anand to become the World Chess Champion.
Achieves Peak Rating
Carlsen reaches a peak rating of 2882, the highest in history, cementing his dominance.
Continues World Domination
Carlsen successfully defends his World Championship title against Fabiano Caruana in a close match.
Relinquishes World Title
Carlsen relinquishes his World Championship title, citing lack of motivation, but continues to dominate other formats.
