At what age did Magnus Carlsen become world champion?
22
In November 2013, 22-year-old Magnus became the World Chess Champion.
How many times has Magnus Carlsen won the world championship?
This was Carlsen’s fifth victory in a world championship match. He has now held the title for eight years, longer than his predecessor, Anand, who was champion from 2007 to 2013, but only a bit more than half the time of Garry Kasparov, the modern record-holder, who held the title from 1985 to 2000.
Who was the greatest chess player ever?
Elo system
| Rank | Rating | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2882 | Magnus Carlsen |
| 2 | 2851 | Garry Kasparov |
| 3 | 2844 | Fabiano Caruana |
| 4 | 2830 | Levon Aronian |
What is prime age for chess?
Between 35 and 45
Top chess players play at their best between ages 35 and 45, according to a scientific paper published on Monday that discusses performance data based on games of chess world champions and their opponents.
How many chess titles has Magnus Carlsen won?
In addition to his success in classical chess, he is also a two-time World Rapid Chess Champion and four-time World Blitz Chess Champion. Carlsen first reached the top of the FIDE world rankings in 2010, and trails only Garry Kasparov at time spent as the highest rated player in the world.
How did Magnus Carlsen get his first GM norm?
Carlsen made headlines after his victory in the C group at the 2004 Corus chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee. Carlsen obtained a score of 10½/13, losing just one game (against the highest-rated player of the C group, Duško Pavasovič ). As a result of the victory, he earned his first GM norm, and achieved a PR of 2702.
How did Magnus Carlsen do in the Melody Amber blind tournament?
Carlsen played for the first time in the Melody Amber blind and rapid chess tournament in Monte Carlo in March. In the 11 rounds, he achieved eight draws and three losses in the blindfold games, as well as three wins, seven draws and one loss in the rapid games.
Who won the London Chess Classic in December?
Carlsen won the London Chess Classic on 8–15 December in a field comprising World Champion Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Nakamura, and British players Adams, Nigel Short, David Howell, and Luke McShane.