'My Next Plan Is To...': Carlsen Opens Up On Dream Of Becoming A Parent Following ESports World Cup Title

Last Updated:August 02, 2025, 07:38 IST

Following his triumph over Alireza Firouzja in the final of the event in the Saudi Arabian Capital City of Riyadh, the Norwegian GM revealed his desire of becoming a parent.

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The top-ranked player in the world, GM Magnus Carlsen, clinched the ESports World Cup 2025 title with his triumph over Alireza Firouzja in the final of the event to add to his trophy cabinet on Saturday.

Following his triumph in the Saudi Arabian Capital City, the Norwegian GM revealed his dreams of becoming a parent. With the win, the 34-year-old also became $250,000 richer.

“My next plan is to achieve something together with my wife that’s greater than all of this – to be a parent," Carlsen said after his victory over Firouzja in the summit clash of the inaugural edition of the event.

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August 02, 2025, 07:38 IST

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