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Cheat or Neglect? Magnus Carlsen Denounces His Opponent for Using a Cell Phone After Taking a Selfie

In Azteca Quintana Roo we tell you about a polemic starring Magnus Carlsen during an official chess competition. Prior to starting the game, the Norwegian champion agreed to take a selfie with his opponent, a gesture that seemed normal. However, minutes later, Carlsen decided to denounce it by detecting that he had used a cell phone, which is forbidden by the rules of the tournament. The incident generated debate on social networks about complia…
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In Azteca Quintana Roo we tell you about a polemic starring Magnus Carlsen during an official chess competition. Prior to starting the game, the Norwegian champion agreed to take a selfie with his opponent, a gesture that seemed normal. However, minutes later, Carlsen decided to denounce it by detecting that he had used a cell phone, which is forbidden by the rules of the tournament. The incident generated debate on social networks about complia…

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Azteca Quintana Roo broke the news on Friday, April 10, 2026.
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