Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen

World Chess Champion, highest-rated chess player in history, Grandmaster since 2004, former World Rapid and Blitz Chess Champion, founder and CEO of the chess app company Play Magnus AS.

About

Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess Grandmaster, who became a prodigy at a young age and achieved the title of Grandmaster by 13.
He has been World Chess Champion since 2013 and holds the record for the highest FIDE rating ever achieved.
Carlsen is renowned for his versatility in classical, rapid, and blitz formats.
Beyond playing, he co-founded Play Magnus AS, advancing chess through digital platforms.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players in history.

Areas of Expertise

chess player public figure

Recent Podcasts

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Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time | Lex Fridman Podcast #315

Topic: Chess and competitive strategy

02:31:532,942,92852,0893 years ago
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