Magnus Carlsen, World No 1, Marries Ella Victoria Mallone in Oslo
World No 1 Magnus Carlsen, known for his exceptional chess skills, tied the knot with Ella Victoria Mallone last Saturday in Oslo. The 34-year-old chess prodigy, often considered one of the greatest of all time, married the 26-year-old Ella Victoria Mallone, who has a diverse background with roots in Hong Kong, Norway, and the United States.
The wedding ceremony was attended by a film crew from Netflix, adding a touch of glamour to the event. Following his wedding, Carlsen is set to resume his stellar chess career, starting with leading the newly promoted St Pauli team in the German Bundesliga, the strongest chess league in Europe.
St Pauli, which has had a rough start with only one point out of four matches, is gearing up to welcome Carlsen as he competes against Düsseldorf and Solingen in matches scheduled to take place in Hamburg over the weekend. Fans can catch the action live streamed on various platforms.
The highlight of the upcoming matches will be the face-off between Carlsen and India’s classical world champion, Gukesh Dommaraju. This encounter will be eagerly anticipated, especially after Gukesh’s recent victory over Ding Liren for the crown.
Carlsen’s recent controversial shared World Blitz title with Ian Nepomniachtchi has stirred up the chess world, but the reigning world champion is ready to move forward with his upcoming commitments. One of these commitments includes participating in the Freestyle Grand Slam, a series of tournaments aimed at reshaping the sport of chess.
Carlsen, along with other top players, sees Freestyle as an opportunity to attract new followers to the game and revolutionize the way chess is played. With a significant prize pool and backing from sports financiers, the Freestyle Grand Slam promises to be an exciting addition to the chess calendar.
As Carlsen embarks on this new chapter in his chess career, fans and enthusiasts alike can look forward to witnessing the evolution of the game through innovative formats and high-stakes competitions. The marriage of tradition and modernity in the world of chess continues to captivate audiences worldwide.