The most outstanding chess player of the century has announced that he will soon become a father.

Chess player Magnus Carlsen expects to become a father

Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen announced that his wife is pregnant. He shared the news on social media, praising his wonderful wife Ella Victoria.

The 16th world champion changed his status from chess player to future father. This news surprised his fans, as Carlsen and his wife have been private about their personal lives. The couple had their wedding ceremony earlier this year.

My beautiful pregnant wife

Afghanistan: chess banned by the Taliban

The Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice of the Taliban has announced that playing chess is considered haram. The authorities have banned chess and closed the Afghan Chess Federation. This news has caused outrage among the country's chess players.

Chess players have openly reached out to the Department of Sports for permission to play chess and for financial support. They received a refusal in response, as the emir's decree takes away their opportunity to play and engage in sports.

Despite the suspension of the federation's activities, chess remains a popular game in Afghanistan, especially among men and women.