Magnus Carlsen
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Record-Breaking Rating and Chess Prodigy Status
Carlsen achieved Grandmaster status in 2004 when he was just 13 years old, making him one of the youngest Grandmasters in history. His performance continued to improve rapidly, and by 2010, he had become the world’s top-ranked player.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 30 Nov, 1990
- Age
- 29 yrs
- Occupations
- Chess player
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- Citizenship
- Norway
- Birth Place
- Tønsberg
- residence
- Tønsberg
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Brussels - Gender
- Male
- Description
- Norwegian chess player
- Twitter Id
- MagnusCarlsen
- Net Worth 2021
- 8 million
In 2014, Carlsen reached his peak FIDE rating of 2882—the highest rating ever recorded in chess history. This achievement solidified his status as a chess prodigy and global icon in the world of intellectual sports. His strategic intuition and deep positional understanding have drawn comparisons to past legends, further reinforcing his place among the greatest chess players of all time.
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Last Modified: Mar 23 2025
