Magnus Carlsen doesn’t play chess. He absorbs it, reshapes it, and makes it bend to his will, usually with a calm expression and a slouch in his chair. Ask a computer to describe his style, and it might short-circuit. Ask a grandmaster, and you’ll get paragraphs of admiration, contradictions, and grudging acceptance: Carlsen is not … Read more
Magnus Carlsen once fell for a basic trap in the dubious Englund Gambit. He was 8½. Here’s how the world champ learned his lesson, and never repeated it. How Magnus Carlsen Fell for the Englund Gambit, and Never Forgot It Long before he was World Champion, before he conquered super tournaments and arenas, Magnus Carlsen … Read more
Discover Freestyle Chess, a thrilling new take on chess backed by Magnus Carlsen, blending strategy and unpredictability to reshape the future of the game. There is a football tournament in Spain called the Kings League, founded by former center-back Gerard Piqué and famous streamer Ibai Llanos in late 2022. To date, the tournament has raised … Read more
Chess has witnessed many transformations over the centuries, but few innovations are as thrilling as Freestyle Chess, also known as Fischer Random or Chess960. This chess variant shakes up the traditional setup by randomizing the back rank’s pieces, creating 960 unique starting positions. Now, this variant is taking center stage in the form of the … Read more
First off, let’s clear the air: no, Magnus Carlsen didn’t solve chess. That would be like solving pizza. Sure, you can perfect a recipe, but there are infinite toppings and ways to burn your tongue. But the way Carlsen plays? It’s fair to ask if he’s secretly running on some kind of Silicon Valley AI … Read more
Magnus Carlsen, the world’s number one chess player, stirred controversy during the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship final when he and Ian Nepomniachtchi decided to share the title. The unusual resolution has sparked debates among chess enthusiasts and experts alike, with some accusing the players of “match-fixing.” The Agreement to Share the Title On New … Read more
Chess icon Magnus Carlsen withdraws from the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Championship over a dress code dispute, citing years of frustration with FIDE. Is this the start of a chess revolution? “It’s all-out war with FIDE,” Carlsen told NRK shortly after leaving the championship. The Norwegian Grandmaster, visibly frustrated, revealed he is severing all … Read more
The ongoing World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, has seen its fair share of controversies, particularly surrounding the treatment of reigning champion Magnus Carlsen. Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi recently stirred the chess community by addressing what he perceives as special treatment for Carlsen. The point of disagreement arises from Carlsen allegedly being provided … Read more
His wealth is definitely over $10 million, likely ranging between $20 million to $30 million. However, if someone suggested his net worth exceeded $50 million, I wouldn’t call them crazy. Why? Let’s find out.
Short answer: He’s never taken an IQ test and has refused to do so. Even Carlsen doesn’t know. So whatever number you read online is wrong. “I have no idea. I wouldn’t want to know it anyway. It might turn out to be a nasty surprise”, he said.