Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Welcomes First Child
Magnus Carlsen, the world-famous chess champion, and his wife are now parents!
Their first child arrived recently.
The chess world, including the global chess organization FIDE, congratulated the couple on social media.
FIDE's message was a playful nod to Carlsen's success.
Carlsen has said he would encourage his child to play chess but wouldn't force it.
He got married earlier this year.
After marriage, he said that he had won all of the classical tournaments he has played since they got together.
His wife is a great support for him at tournaments.
Magnus Carlsen and his wife welcomed their first child on September 27.
FIDE, the global chess governing body, congratulated the couple on social media.
FIDE's message referenced Carlsen's past issue with wearing jeans at a tournament.
Carlsen has stated he would encourage his child to test chess.
Carlsen mentioned his wife provides good support during chess tournaments.
- Who
- Magnus Carlsen and his wife, Ella Victoria Carlsen
- What
- Welcomed their first child
- When
- September 27
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- N/A
- Child's Parents
- Magnus Carlsen and Ella Victoria Carlsen
- Child's Arrival Date
- September 27
- Magnus Carlsen's Profession
- Chess Grandmaster
- Carlsen's Marital Status
- Married since January
- FIDE's Comment
- "Magnus Carlsen has great genes"