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After winning in round 4 of the Bilbao Masters, Carlsen, aged 17 years and 280 days old,...

September 5, 2008 · Magnus Carlsen · Chess · On this day

Magnus Carlsen

After winning in round 4 of the Bilbao Masters, Carlsen, aged 17 years and 280 days old, briefly became No. 1 on the unofficial live ratings list.

About Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen is a renowned Norwegian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion, celebrated for his exceptional skill and strategic prowess in the game. He has dominated the chess world for over a decade, holding the No. 1 ranking in the FIDE ratings since 2011 and achieving the highest rating in history.

  • Nationality: Norway
  • Born: November 30, 1990
  • World Championship Titles: 5
  • World Rapid Titles: 6
  • World Blitz Titles: 9

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