Birth of Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen was born on 30 November 1990 in Tønsberg. A Norwegian chess grandmaster, Carlsen became a grandmaster at thirteen and in 2010, at nineteen, became the world's top-ranked player. He won the World Chess Championship in 2013 by defeating Viswanathan Anand and defended his title four times, before choosing not to defend it in 2023. He achieved the highest rating in the history of the game, and was known for his ability to win from equal positions through patient technique. He has also been successful in rapid and blitz formats, and has played an active role in online chess and in its promotion.

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