NO
GM - Norway
Magnus Carlsen
Universal - deep endgame technique, positional mastery, tactical precision
#1
World Rank
2,882
Peak ELO
2,840
Current ELO
4,695
Videos
About Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster and the highest-rated player in history, achieving a peak FIDE rating of 2882 in 2014. He became a Grandmaster at 13. Carlsen won the World Chess Championship in 2013 and defended it four times before declining to defend in 2023.
Career highlights
- World Chess Champion 2013-2023
- Peak FIDE rating 2882 (all-time record)
- World Rapid Champion x5
- World Blitz Champion x9
- Grandmaster at age 13
Opening repertoire
Signature game
Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana - Grenke Chess Classic 2019 - 1-0
A masterclass in the modern Italian Game - Carlsen outmanoeuvres Caruana with slow positional buildup.
Magnus Carlsen videos (4,695 total)
What Magnus Is Missing About Bullet Chess
Jul 29, 2026
What Magnus Is Missing About Bullet Chess
Jul 29, 2026
Magnus Carlsen Blunders!
Jul 28, 2026
When Hikaru Takes Magnus's Advice
Jul 24, 2026
Hikaru is SHOCKED by Magnus Blunder
Jul 23, 2026
Magnus Carlsen Blunders
Jul 21, 2026
Magnus is just different
Jul 19, 2026
The trapped queen ｜｜ MAGNUS VS HIKARU ｜｜ ESPORTS…
Jul 18, 2026
Why is Magnus Here????
Jul 17, 2026
Hikaru played Magnus in 40 private games
Jul 15, 2026
Hikaru and Fabi were STUNNED by Magnus
Jul 13, 2026
When Magnus Blunders, Hikaru Strikes!
Jun 27, 2026