Though Carlsen is nothing like Kasparov, he has a large stake in a publicly traded global chess company named after him (Play Magnus), has been a model for a hip clothing brand (G-Star Raw) and ...

Carlsen is also famous for his fascination with football, modeling, and mental health, which add to his wider general popularity outside the world of chess. Foundations of Magnus Carlsen’s wealth ...

BERLIN (AP) — Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game.