‘Can’t I just buy an island…’: Magnus Carlsen gets funny when asked about his retirement plans

‘Can’t I just buy an island…’: Magnus Carlsen gets funny when asked about his retirement plans

Magnus Carlsen recently won the 2025 Chess.com Classic. The five-time world champion dominated the tournament ahead of Norway Chess. After the event, he joked about retiring on an island with WiFi when asked about his future plans.

Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen jokes about his retirement. Image: Freestyle Chess