Magnus Carlsen is a well-known Norwegian chess grandmaster and widely considered one of the greatest chess players in history. He is known for his deep understanding of the game, exceptional endgame skills, and versatile playing style, and he uses a variety of openings to make it harder for opponents to prepare against him and reduce the utility of pre-game computer analysis. Carlsen finished first in the C group of the Corus chess tournament as a teenager and earned the title of grandmaster before turned fourteen. He has achieved the highest Elo rating in chess history and, he also holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak at the elite level in classical chess. Carlsen's contributions to chess and his dominance in the sport have earned him a place among the all-time chess legends. So let's start this quiz and find out how well you know about Magnus Carlsen.
1. At what age did Magnus Carlsen become a chess grandmaster?
A. 18 years
B. 13 years
C. 14 years
D. 15 years
2. Which year did Magnus Carlsen first become the World Chess Champion?
A. 2010
B. 2011
C. 2012
D. 2013
3. How many times Magnus Carlsen has won the World Rapid Chess Championship?
A. Six times
B. Two times
C. Four times
D. Three times
4. What is Magnus Carlsen's highest Elo rating in chess?
A. 2589
B. 2882
C. 2798
D. 2985
5. How many times Magnus Carlsen has won the World Blitz Chess Championship?
A. Ten times
B. Five times
C. Two times
D. Six times
6. Which former World Chess Champion did Magnus Carlsen defeat to claim the title of World Chess Champion in 2013?
A. Garry Kasparov
B. Anatoly Karpov
C. Vladimir Kramnik
D. Viswanathan Anand
7. In which year Magnus Carlsen reached the top of the FIDE world rankings?
A. 2015
B. 2019
C. 2011
D. 2014
8. How old was Magnus Carlsen when he started playing chess?
A. Ten years old
B. Two years old
C. Five years old
D. Seven years old
9. What is Magnus Carlsen's nickname in the chess world?
A. The Silent Strategist
B. The Norwegian Knight
C. The Chess Prodigy
D. The Mozart of Chess
10. What is Carlsen's record for the longest unbeaten streak in classical chess?
A. 150 games
B. 170 games
C. 100 games
D. 125 games
11. How old was Magnus Carlsen when he won the world championship?
A. 13 years old
B. 15 years old
C. 22 years old
D. 25 years old
12. How many World Chess Championship titles has Magnus Carlsen won as of 2023?
A. Two
B. Five
C. Three
D. Six
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