♟️ Chess · Grandmaster

Magnus Carlsen

Norway · 2004–present

The highest rating ever achieved, and five world titles.

2882
Peak rating: 5
World titles: 13
Grandmaster at: 125 games
Unbeaten streak

Career

Carlsen wins from positions other grandmasters would agree drawn, grinding tiny advantages across long endgames with almost no unforced errors. He gave up the classical world title in 2023 out of a stated lack of motivation, while remaining the highest-rated player in the world.

Honours

Highest Elo rating ever recorded, 2882
World Chess Champion 2013–2023
World rapid and blitz champion multiple times
Unbeaten in classical chess for 125 consecutive games

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