Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Marries Girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone in Winter Wonderland Wedding
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen tied the knot with his girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone in a stunning winter wonderland wedding in Norway. The couple exchanged vows at the Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo, braving the chilly -7 degrees C weather.
Following the ceremony, Carlsen and Malone hosted a lavish reception at Oslo’s prestigious Grand Hotel, where a crew from Netflix was reportedly in attendance. Rumors suggest that Netflix is filming a chess-related TV show set to air this year, although this has not been confirmed by local media.
For the occasion, Carlsen looked dapper in a stylish tuxedo paired with a white shirt and black bowtie, while Malone stunned in a lace white wedding dress. According to Chess.com, the 26-year-old bride will now be known as Ella Victoria Carlsen.
Ella Victoria Malone, born to a Norwegian mother and American father in Oslo, currently resides in Singapore as a permanent resident. While reports indicate that she has been in a relationship with the 34-year-old chess prodigy for some time, their public debut was during the Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T. Challenge in Germany in February 2024.
Norway’s VG newspaper suggests that Ella will play a more prominent role in Carlsen’s career post-wedding, noting her involvement in securing a deal with fashion brand G-Star Raw for the chess champion. Carlsen himself has expressed gratitude for her support, stating, “It’s very nice to have her with me. She is understanding and supportive. That’s nice and it’s good to have some distractions in case I don’t perform well.”
Looking ahead, Magnus Carlsen is gearing up for his debut with St. Pauli in the German Bundesliga, where he will face off against Dusseldorf, featuring current world champion Gukesh Dommaraju. The chess maestro recently made headlines at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship for wearing jeans during a game and subsequently withdrawing after being fined. He also faced criticism for sharing the World Blitz title with Ian Nepomniachtchi.
The wedding of Magnus Carlsen and Ella Victoria Malone has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, marking a new chapter in the life of the chess champion and his beloved bride.