Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Marries Ella Victoria Malone in Oslo Ceremony

The private wedding was filmed by a Netflix crew and marks a new chapter for the world’s top chess player and his wife, who resides in Singapore.

Magnus Carlsen, 34, married his long-time girlfriend Ella Victoria Malone, 26, in a private ceremony at Holmenkollen Chapel in Oslo, Norway, on January 4, 2025.
The wedding was attended by close family and friends, with a Netflix crew reportedly filming the event, potentially for a chess-related project.
Ella Victoria Malone, born to a Norwegian mother and American father, currently resides in Singapore and is expected to play a more central role in Carlsen’s career.
The couple, who first appeared publicly together in February 2024, have kept their relationship largely private, with Ella often supporting Magnus during tournaments.
Carlsen, a five-time World Chess Champion, has hinted at moving to Singapore with his wife, citing a desire to avoid media pressure in Norway for their future family.