by Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster and the current World Chess Champion. He became the highest-rated player in history at age 19, and was also ranked number one for over 200 consecutive months from 2010 to 2020. His achievements have earned him considerable fame and recognition within the chess world, as well as outside of it.
Carlsen is considered in top amongst all time chess legends and has held the No. 1 position in the FIDE world chess rankings since 1 July 2011 and trails only Garry Kasparov in time spent as the highest-rated player in the world. His peak rating of 2882 is the highest in history.
Carlsen’s style of play is often referred to as “universal,” meaning he can adapt his strategy depending on what kind of opponent he faces or what position they are in during a match. This allows him to be unpredictable while still playing strategically sound moves that give him an advantage over opponents who rely too heavily on memorized openings or standard tactics when facing off against Carlsen’s creative approach . As such, many consider Magnus Carlsen one of the greatest players ever seen in modern competitive chess.
He was the youngest player to reach first position in the ranking at the age of 19 and at 22 he was the youngest player to reach 2800 ELO. He is the youngest world champion in history after Garry Kasparov.
In addition to competing professionally around the world, Magnus has also been involved with various charitable organizations throughout his career including Right To Play which provides educational opportunities for children living in poverty stricken countries through sport activities . It’s clear that beyond being an incredible competitor , Magnus cares deeply about giving back both inside and outside of sports – making himself not only a great athlete but someone worthy admiration respect from all walks life alike .
With his amazing style of chess play, he has dominated the chess world championships (classic, rapid and blitz)
With the White pieces: Carlsen plays below openings typically
Sicilian
B90 B51 B30 B40 B23
Ruy Lopez
C65 C78 C67 C77 C84
Queen’s Pawn Game
D02 A45 E10 A46 A40
Queen’s Gambit Declined
D37 D38 D35 D39 D31
Nimzo Indian
E21 E32 E20 E54 E36
English,
c4 e5
Similarly when he gets to play with black pieces he chooses below chess openings frequently
Sicilian
B30 B33 B31 B90 B22
Ruy Lopez
C67 C65 C78 C84 C95
Queen’s Gambit Declined
D37 D38 D30 D31 D39
Queen’s Pawn Game
A46 A45 E10 D02 E00
Queen’s Indian
E15 E12 E17 E16 E14
Ruy Lopez, Closed
C84 C95 C91 C89 C96
Magnus Carlsen is a name in chess horizon which is an inspiration for new generation chess players across the world . His winning percentage of 63 is a remarkable achievement across formats.
Handpicked games of Magnus Carlsen
Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen
Corus Group A (2008), Wijk aan Zee NED, rd 12, Jan-26
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation. Hedgehog Defense
Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen
Anand – Carlsen World Championship Match (2013), Chennai IND, rd 9, Nov-21
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Saemisch Variation (E25)
Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian
Grand Slam Chess Final (2008), Bilbao ESP, rd 6, Sep-08
Semi-Slav Defense: Meran. Wade Variation (D47)
Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand
Grand Slam Chess Final (2012), Sao Paulo BRA, rd 9, Oct-12
Sicilian Defense: Canal Attack. Main Line (B52)
Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen
World Blitz Championship (2022) (blitz), Almaty KAZ, rd 5, Dec-29
Modern Defense: Queen Pawn Fianchetto (A40)
