Magnus Carlsen extends contract: world chess star stays at St. Pauli!

Magnus Carlsen extends contract: world chess star stays at St. Pauli!

The chess department of FC St. Pauli can breathe a sigh of relief: Magnus Carlsen, the global star and long-time chess world champion, has extended his contract with the club. That reports stpauli24.mopo.de. Carlsen, who belongs to the absolute elite of chess and was already at the highest point in the world rankings, will remain loyal to the club in the coming season.

The chess department is pleased about this decision, and Thomas Schüttler, the department's chairman, is particularly enthusiastic about Carlsen's continued stay. “His inspiring presence gives the team additional tailwind,” said Schüttler. However, when the world champion will be seen on the board again is still in the stars.

A successful path in the Bundesliga

Carlsen, who joined FC St. Pauli in 2024, is doing so as part of a cooperation with the WEISSENHAUS Chess Academy. He not only contributed his talent, but also contributed to international attention for the team. He drew a positive conclusion from last season and was impressed by the team's ability to keep up with the best chess teams in the Bundesliga, colleagues report fcstpauli.com.

Carlsen also emphasizes that he wants to actively support the team's further development. His decision to remain part of the team is seen as a clear sign of the chess department's long-term ambitions. The aim is nothing less than to become a permanent fixture in the chess Bundesliga. Jan Henric Buettner, the team's sponsor, is also pleased with Carlsen's commitment and sees him as a key to making chess more popular in Germany.

Outlook for the coming season

The FC St. Pauli community is excited about the upcoming 2025/26 season. Carlsen’s return is an important part of the plans and specific match dates will be announced soon. The anticipation for exciting games is great and Carlsen's team will do everything they can to be successful.

With Magnus Carlsen on board, chess fans in northern Germany are looking optimistically into the future - so we can definitely be excited to see what is possible in the new season!