August 28, 2026

This Norwegian chess prodigy was born in Tønsberg in 1990 to a chemical engineer mother and IT consultant father. He later played the 20th European Team Chess Championship in Budva on Norway's Board 1, scoring 6.5 out of 8. Which chess champion connects the two cities?

A Doug Magnus
B Viktor Yanukovych
C Magnus Carlsen
D Henrik Larsson

Magnus Carlsen was World Chess Champion from 2013 to 2023 and remains the highest-rated player in history. He voluntarily gave up his classical title in 2023 rather than defend it against Ian Nepomniachtchi, saying the preparation had become 'not fun'.

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