OfficialPlay Magnus Educational Chess Set

“I don’t just say I want to bring chess to the world, I’m doing something significant to ensure more kids get chess”Magnus Carlsen World Chess Champion

The official Play Magnus Chess Setdesigned and manufactured exclusively by SAC Chess Distribution Ltd

• An inspired collaboration between World Champion Magnus Carlsen and SAC Chess Distribution Ltd, one of the oldest and respected names in chess

• An educational chess set for children of all ages, from 5+

• A unique, contemporary design to appeal to adults of all ages

• The design compliments the highly successful Play Magnus App

The Play Magnus Educational Chess Set makes an intellectual style statement to reflect the image and personality of Magnus Carlsen

With a respectful nod to tradition, the height and base of the pieces are defined by the classic Staunton set, but the sleek, modern design lines with stylish matte finish have the same cool, contemporary finesse that Magnus Carlsen has brought to the game

The set has been specifically designed with kids in mind too. Solid, weighted, durable plastic pieces that are comfortable to hold and easy to move

The Victorian green baize traditionally found on the base of chess pieces has been replaced by simple, yet defining, black and white

Stylishly branded, co-ordinated cotton bags keep all the pieces neatly together

The unique, bespoke carry-case gives the Play Magnus Educational Chess Set instant, show-stopping ‘WOW’ factor

The sleek black tube with Play Magnus App images has an adjustable, detachable strap that is practical and versatile for children of all ages to use

With celebrity A-list fans such as Jay-Z, Magnus Carlsen has already become the icon for ‘smart is cool’ and kids carrying the chess set over their shoulder will instantly feel associated with this

The Official Play Magnus Educational Chess Set comprises:

• High quality vinyl chess board• 20” x 20” with 2¼” squares

• 32 chess pieces – size King 3¾” tall with black and white cotton carry bags

• Play Magnus Rule Book

• Carry case with adjustable and detachable strap

Play Magnus The App

The Magnus Carlsen Educational Chess Set pieces are featured in the Play Magnus App which Magnus launched in 2014;

Do you dare to play Magnus?

It’s unique in the way that you can choose Magnus’ age and play against him at that level.The app is downloaded in over 200 countries and has received international acclaim

“Whether you are an aspiring chess World Champion or just an amateur player, you’ve probably dreamt of beating reigning Chess king Magnus Carlsen… Now’s your chance.” — The Wall Street Journal

“Unlike most impersonal computer programs, this app puts a face on the competition.” — Chicago Tribune

About Magnus Carlsen

• Youngest chess player in history to be ranked World No. 1

• Ranked No. 1 since 2011

• Youngest World Champion in the history of chess

• Born in Norway, November 30, 1990

• Introduced to chess age 5

• Became an International Grandmaster age 13

• Reigning World Chess ChampionClassical ChessRapid ChessBlitz Chess

Magnus in the Media

2012

CBS 60 Minutes: The Mozart of Chess“Magnus is the youngest number one ever. And no one can explain to you how he does what he does. It seems to come from another world, which is why he has become known as the Mozart of chess.”

2013

TIME 100: Most Influential People in the World“Carlsen is as charismatic and independent as he is talented. If he can rekindle the world’s fascination with the royal game, we will soon be living in the Carlsen Era.”

1 vs 10 is fairOne of many blindfolded games Magnus has done. Here, Magnus plays a blindfold simul against ten lawyers at Harvard University. The score: 10-0 for Magnus.

Photo: chess.com

Friend request from MarkMagnus met and played chess with Mark Zuckerberg at the home of Yuri Milner. Watching in the green shirt, the chairman of Apple Inc, Arthur D. Levinson

Photo: Private

Gone in 12 secondsIn January 2014, Magnus checkmated Bill Gates in 12 seconds

Photo: Monkberry