Overview

• Carlsen will remain with St. Pauli for the upcoming Chess Bundesliga season under his new deal.
• He played in two of the team’s 14 matches last season, securing one win and one draw in his Bundesliga debut.
• St. Pauli finished 12th as a promoted side, with Carlsen credited for inspiring teammates and bolstering results.
• Entrepreneur Jan Henric Büttner backed Carlsen’s move and initiated a Freestyle Chess Grand Prix series to elevate the project.
• The next Bundesliga season begins in late September 2025, and Carlsen will finalize his match engagements once the schedule is announced.