Magnus Carlsen's girlfriend Elisabet Lorentzen balances studies and support for chess champion

Magnus Carlsen, the reigning world chess champion, has been in a relationship with Elisabet Lorentzen for about three years. Previously, he dated Synne Christin Larsen, but they parted ways before Carlsen began dating Lorentzen. Elisabet Lorentzen, 24, is from Western Norway and studies criminology at the University of Oslo. She has also competed in a modeling contest and has experience in social work. Carlsen and Lorentzen publicly acknowledged their relationship in 2020 when he shared photos of them together. Lorentzen has supported Carlsen by attending his chess events, although they generally keep their relationship private.