Magnus Carlsen marries Ella Victoria Malone with Netflix crew present: Report

World No. 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen married his girlfriend, Ella Victoria Malone, in a private ceremony in Oslo on Saturday. The wedding, which took place at the picturesque Holmenkollen Chapel, was attended by a select group of family and close friends, according to reports from Norwegian media outlet NRK.

Carlsen and Malone, who later had a reception at a 5-star Grand Hotel, had made their relationship
public last year during the Freestyle Chess Challenger event in Germany. The couple has been frequently spotted together at various events, with Malone often seen supporting Carlsen during his chess tournaments.

Netflix crew present at Carlsen’s wedding

As per chess.com, the wedding was attended by Norwegian chess players Johannes Kvisla and Askild Bryn, GM Peter Heine Nielsen, and GM Jon Ludvig Hammer. It has also been reported that a film crew from Netflix was also present during the marriage.

The 26-year-old Ella Victoria was born to a Norwegian mother and an American father. According to media reports, she grew up partly in Oslo, studied in the US, and has also spent years living in Singapore, where she is a permanent resident.

The wedding marks a significant milestone in Carlsen’s life, adding a personal highlight to an already illustrious career. Widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players in history, Carlsen has achieved numerous accolades, including five World Chess Championship titles.

Also Read |
Explained: Magnus Carlsen’s growing grip on the chess world and why the Norwegian GM is so influential

The newlyweds’ nuptials come shortly after Carlsen’s recent triumph at the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2024. In an unprecedented decision, Carlsen
shared the title with Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi after an intense tournament ended in a tie. The decision to split the championship has sparked widespread debate in the chess community, with some praising the gesture as a show of sportsmanship, while others criticised it as undermining the competitive spirit of the game.

Despite the controversy, Carlsen remains at the pinnacle of his career, balancing his personal and professional life with remarkable ease. Fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with congratulatory messages for the couple, celebrating their union as a new chapter in Carlsen’s journey.

As Carlsen embarks on this new phase of his life, the world will now watch keenly to see how the champion continues to dominate the chess world.