Magnus Carlsen stays with FC St. Pauli: A wond of chess in Hamburg!

Magnus Carlsen stays with FC St. Pauli: A wond of chess in Hamburg!

St Pauli, Deutschland - Magnus Carlsen enters the chess bundesliga again and thus extends his contract at FC St. Pauli. The world's best chess player is enthusiastic about his connection to the traditional club from Hamburg, whose colors he has been wearing since January. Last season St. Pauli took twelve in the first Bundesliga and took his first steps with the impressive newcomer. While Carlsen plays two out of 14 team fights in the first season, the response from fans and club members remained overwhelming, such as the Mopo reported

In the new year, the chess master, who last played for OSG Baden-Baden on December 14, 2008, is supported by Hamburg entrepreneur Jan Henric Büttner. Büttner, who supports the long-term vision for the association, initiated a Grand Prix series in the so-called "freestyle-chess" to make chess more popular in Germany. Carlsen will take several match days for St. Pauli in the 2024/25 season, with a highlight of the shaft tournament on 22/23. March 2025 will be in the Millerntor Stadium, where a special chess event is also planned.

Carlsen's return to the Bundesliga

Carlsen returns to the chess bundesliga after 15 years and brings a breath of fresh air to the league. His previous record in the Bundesliga is 1.5 points from four games. In one of the first games for St. Pauli, he achieved a premiere victory against Solingen (5.5: 2.5) before aging in another game against Wei Yi after 35 trains in a draw. Despite a narrow 3.5: 4.5 against Düsseldorf SK, the club has now occupied eleven of 15 and thus left the relegation ranks, reports the Schachbundesliga .

Supporting Carlsen's commitment should also be mentioned in the foundation of the “Weissenhaus Chess Academy”. This academy has the clear goal of promoting German talents and developing the great potential of young chess players. As part of the collaboration, the visibility of Büttner's five-star resort Weissenhaus is secured in the context of the Bundesliga. Among other things, this includes the presence in Livestreams and media channels of FC St. Pauli. Chess department head Thomas Schüttler is positive about the future and confirms the desire to gain a foothold in the Bundesliga.

a star in the jersey

carlsen is more than just one player; He proudly wears the Klubblogo of FC St. Pauli on his gray hoodie, combined with jeans and white sneakers. This casual clothing has been discussed in the past in both the chess and his opponents. In the past, Carlsen has had to fight criticism about his appearance on large stages, but that doesn't seem to disturb him. Even if his opponent Wei Yi appeared in a worn out jogging pants, Carlsen remains concentrated on his goals.

Overall, it can be seen that Magnus Carlsen's commitment at FC St. Pauli not only inspires the club, but also the entire chess community. Most recently, the chess hero emphasized how happy he is to be part of this extraordinary brand. With a view to the upcoming season, which begins at the end of September 2025, the chess fans hope for exciting encounters and a difficult but exciting year for the chess bundles.