Overview

• The baby was born on September 27, 2025, and the couple shared the news on September 30 via Ella's Instagram story showing Carlsen beside the newborn.
• Ella covered the baby's face with a blue heart in the photo, which some took as a hint at a boy, though no gender has been officially announced.
• Carlsen acknowledged the congratulations on X with a "Thanks❤️" reply, as fans and fellow players posted messages of support.
• Hikaru Nakamura publicly congratulated the couple, and FIDE drew attention with a "great genes" message referencing a past dress-code dispute.
• Carlsen and Ella married in Oslo on January 4 after first appearing together in 2024, with Ella increasingly visible in his public and media strategy.