Magnus Carlsen’s Personal Privileges Stir Controversy at World Rapid Chess Championship

Magnus Carlsen in 2023 World rapid chess championship opening ceremony.

The ongoing World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, has seen its fair share of controversies, particularly surrounding the treatment of reigning champion Magnus Carlsen. Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi recently stirred the chess community by addressing what he perceives as special treatment for Carlsen. The point of disagreement arises from Carlsen allegedly being provided … Read more

What is Magnus Carlsen’s IQ?

Carlsen with a knight chess piece

Short answer: He’s never taken an IQ test and has refused to do so. Even Carlsen doesn’t know. So whatever number you read online is wrong. “I have no idea. I wouldn’t want to know it anyway. It might turn out to be a nasty surprise”, he said.