GM Magnus Carlsen and his spouse, Ella Victoria, have introduced the heartwarming information that they’re anticipating their first little one.
The couple formally tied the knot in Oslo on January 4 this 12 months. On Monday, the newlyweds shared the joyful information that they’re set to turn into dad and mom.
“My stunning pregnant spouse,” Carlsen wrote within the caption to his 1.8 million Instagram followers, accompanied by a coronary heart emoji together with three images of his spouse, Ella Victoria, displaying her child bump.
The due date has not been revealed, however when a follower requested concerning the child’s gender, Ella Victoria responded: “you will discover out in just a few months”.
The announcement hardly got here as a shock to these following the couple in current months. Ella Victoria has been visibly pregnant whereas accompanying Carlsen to tournaments in Paris and Karlsruhe in March and April.
They’ve additionally been open about their plans of beginning a household in some unspecified time in the future, with Carlsen saying in 2023: “I do not really feel any strain, but it surely’s undoubtedly one thing I need, if not proper now, in some unspecified time in the future. I believe it is extremely good to be an uncle and still have associates who turn into dad and mom. To attain some grownup factors, just about!”
The 26-year-old was born in Hong Kong to a Norwegian mom and an American father and grew up partly in Oslo, however studied within the U.S and in addition spent years residing in Singapore, the place she is a everlasting resident.
The couple have been first seen collectively in the course of the 2024 Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T Problem in Germany. Whereas initially protecting a low profile in public, Ella Victoria has taken a extra central position in her husband’s profession within the final months, and appeared in a number of interviews.
Talking to Norwegian chess podcast Sjakksnakk in December, the 26-year-old candidly shared from from her life with the previous world champion.
“He was actually candy after we first met. He was very shy and nervous. It was very endearing. He’s extremely clever. He remembered my birthday instantly, which actually flattered me. But it surely seems he has a extremely good reminiscence, so I’m not positive! He remembers everybody’s birthday!”
Again then, Ella Victoria was additionally requested concerning the plans of beginning a household. “As quickly as time permits. He has a busy schedule. I’m not positive how we’re going to handle the travelling with children, but it surely’s undoubtedly one thing we each need,” including: “He’s going to be a tremendous father!”
He’s going to be a tremendous father!
—Ella Victoria Malone on beginning a household with Magnus Carlsen
The soon-to-be father gained’t be slowing down simply but. Carlsen is about to return to on-line chess within the Chess.com Traditional, operating Might 18–23. He’ll then be again over the board for the 2025 Norway Chess event days later, from Might 26-June 6.
Chess.com sends its warmest congratulations to Magnus and Ella Victoria as they put together to welcome their latest and undoubtedly most valuable addition!
