World-renowned chess player Magnus Carlsen married his girlfriend, Ella Victoria Malone, in an intimate ceremony at Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo, Norway, on January 4, 2025. Close family and friends attended the wedding, creating a warm and personal atmosphere for the couple’s special day.
Notable Guests and Ceremony Highlights
Carlsen, 34, a five-time World Chess Champion, and Malone, now Ella Victoria Carlsen, exchanged vows in front of select guests. Carlsen’s best men, FM Johannes Kvisla and Askild Bryn from Chess.com, joined the celebration alongside notable figures from the chess community, including GM Peter Heine Nielsen and his wife, GM Viktoria Cmilyte-Nielsen. Sports commentator Sverre Krogh Sundbo described the ceremony as beautiful.
The couple hosted a lavish reception at Oslo’s Grand Hotel following the ceremony. A Netflix film crew reportedly attended to document the event for an upcoming chess-related television series set to air in 2025.
Ella Victoria Malone: A Supportive Partner
Ella Victoria Malone, 26, has been a supportive presence in Carlsen’s life since their public appearance at the Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T Challenge in Germany in February 2024. Born to a Norwegian mother and an American father, she has lived in various countries, including Singapore and the United States. Malone has become increasingly involved in the chess world, often accompanying Carlsen to tournaments.
Their union marks a significant milestone as they begin this new chapter together. As Carlsen prepares for his debut with St. Pauli in the German Bundesliga on January 10, he balances his professional commitments with his personal life.
How They Met
Magnus Carlsen and Ella Victoria Malone first met publicly at the Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T. Challenge in Germany in February 2024. Although the timeline of their relationship remains unclear, this event marked the start of their visible partnership. Since then, Malone has frequently attended Carlsen’s chess tournaments, including the Champions Chess Tour Finals in Oslo and the World Rapid & Blitz Championships in New York later that year.
Malone has expressed her enjoyment of being part of the chess community. In interviews, she has shared her experiences of supporting Carlsen during his matches, describing it as both stressful and rewarding.
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