NordicLife Culture + Taste + History + Events + Personalities The King of Chess It seems that nobody can beat him. In November, Magnus Carlsen retained his World Chess Championship title after a series of 13 rapid tie-breaking games and nearly 50 hours of play against American player Fabiano Caruana. Carlsen has held the title since 2013. Born in Tønsberg, Carlsen has been playing chess since age 7. Throughout his impressive career, he has boosted the profi le of chess worldwide and especially in Norway. Carlsen is hailed as the best chess player of all time. For those wanting to learn from the master himself, check out the Play Magnus app, which teaches people of all abilities how to play chess. magnuscarlsen.com sonsofnorway.com VIKING MAY 2019 7 PHOTO BY TOLGA AKMEN / GETTY IMAGEShttp://www.magnuscarlsen.com http://www.sonsofnorway.com