Interesting Facts About World Chess Champion: Magnus Carlsen

Question 1

For the final question: the movie 'Pawn Sacrifice' is based on Magnus Carlsen's life. True or False?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Which of the world championships below did Magnus fail to win in 2013?

Accepted Answer

Chess960

Question 3

Which of the players below have never played a World Championship match against Magnus?

Accepted Answer

Vladimir Kramnik

Question 4

What is the best move for White? Hint: as played by Magnus Carlsen in the 2016 World Championship.

Accepted Answer

♕ h6+

Question 5

What is the nationality of Magnus Carlsen?

Accepted Answer

Norwegian

Question 6

In the 2018 World Chess Championship, Magnus Carlsen drew 12 consecutive games with Fabiano Caruana. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What is Magnus Carlsen's full name?

Accepted Answer

Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen

Question 8

Magnus Carlsen has achieved the highest Elo rating in the entire history of chess. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Magnus Carlsen is the youngest player to have surpassed the 2800 Elo mark. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

In 2013, Magnus Carlsen defeated Garry Kasparov and became World Champion. True or False?

Accepted Answer

False

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