Magnus Carlsen marries Ella Malone in winter wedding in Oslo

Magnus Carlsen, the world's top chess player, married Ella Victoria Malone on January 4 in Oslo, Norway. The wedding took place at Holmenkollen Chapel amid freezing temperatures of -7°C. Fans have shared their admiration for the couple's wedding photos. Carlsen, 34, wore a black suit while Malone, 26, donned a white dress. A Netflix crew attended the event for a chess-related show expected to air later this year. Social media users congratulated the couple, celebrating their union. Ella Malone, originally from Oslo, now lives in Singapore. She has supported Carlsen's career and was first seen with him publicly in February 2024. Carlsen is preparing for his return to competitive chess with St. Pauli in the German Bundesliga.