![epa07195973 Norway's World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen poses with the thropy after winning the World Chess Championships 2018 against US challenger Fabiano Caruana (not seen) in London, Britain, 28 November 2018. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6KFUOUE3CNXCTTWZRJUYAXLPSU.jpg?smart=true&auth=bdeb11b1e654b8baba176e5749bf5f8687004b9af5cd8669c35c54a0aff8dc63&width=400&height=225)
Magnus Carlsen with his World Chess Championships 2018 trophy. EPA
Magnus Carlsen with his World Chess Championships 2018 trophy. EPA
World chess champion Magnus Carlsen says sport must close gender gap
The Norwegian, who will visit Expo this year, has been a grandmaster since the age of 13