Five-time chess world champion Magnus Carlsen has become a father for the first time. His wife, Ella Victoria Carlsen, gave birth to their child on September 27, 2025. The couple shared the joyful news with fans on social media. Ella posted a photo of Magnus and their newborn sleeping side by side, announcing the arrival of their first child.
Magnus Carlsen Becomes Father, Fans Celebrate
The global chess community warmly congratulated the couple, but the most interesting response came from FIDE, the international chess governing body. FIDE posted on social media: “Congratulations. Magnus Carlsen has great genes.” This playful message also made a subtle reference to the famous “jeans-gate” incident at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship last year, where Carlsen withdrew from the Rapid tournament after being asked to change his jeans by an arbiter.
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Carlsen’s friend and one-time rival, Hikaru Nakamura, who is also expecting a child, congratulated Magnus and Ella on the social media platform X.
Earlier this year, Carlsen had spoken about his future children in an interview with BotezLive. He said he would not force chess on them but would encourage them to try it, as he believes chess is a fun and valuable game.
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Magnus Carlsen and Ella got married in January 2025. Since then, Magnus has shared that marriage has been a positive experience. He mentioned that he has generally played well and enjoyed chess since getting married, even joking that he had won all his classical tournaments though he had only played one. He also praised Ella for being supportive at tournaments, noting that she understands when he gets a bit moody while playing.
The news of Magnus Carlsen becoming a father has brought happiness not just to the couple but also to the wider chess world. Fans are excited to see how Carlsen balances his professional chess career while embracing fatherhood. This new chapter in Magnus’s life is expected to inspire and motivate many, showing that even world-class champions enjoy the joys of family life.
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