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 ...

Magnus Carlsen plays Michael Bezold during Day 1 of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship on Dec. 30, 2024 in New York City. (Misha Friedman/Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP ...

Magnus Carlsen at Day 2 of the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship on December 27, 2024, in New York City. (Misha Friedman/Getty Images) "It’s okay, they can enforce their rules," he ...

Carlsen did admit that Thursday was not his finest performance. He lost one of his games, and the No. 1 ranked chess player in the world admitted that he was lucky not to lose more.