World's best chess player is getting married: what the chosen one of the famous Norwegian grandmaster, who opposed the renewal of Russia's membership in FIDE, looks like

Magnus Carlsen, the world's best grandmaster and the 16th world chess champion, is going to tie the knot with 25-year-old Ella Victoria Malone. The intrigue around Carlsen's personal life intensified after he went through a career crisis related to the breakup of a previous relationship.

Recently, Ella confirmed their relationship publicly for the first time, saying that she always supports her lover.

Malone is from Oslo, but her father is American and her mother is Norwegian. She speaks fluent Norwegian and English and does not like media too much.

Despite her tendency to be reclusive, she actively accompanies Magnus to tournaments, including chess competitions and important events such as the Breakthrough Prize in Los Angeles.

The young woman is an important part of Carlsen's team and her role continues to grow. She was a key figure in resolving the contract situation related to the incident at the World Rapid Chess Championship.

The couple already lives together in Oslo and is planning a wedding in the coming days. The time and place of the ceremony remain secret to preserve the intimacy of the event, VG writes.

As reported, in September 2024, Carlsen opposed the renewal of Russia and Belarus' membership in the International Federation (FIDE). The Norwegian grandmaster disagreed with the plans of FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to return the representatives of the aggressor country to the organization's tournaments under national flags.

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