US EditionIrate Carlsen pushes away camera after World Blitz Championships loss
Magnus Carlsen reacted angrily after losing to Vladislav Artemiev, pushing a cameraman's camera aside; FIDE will review only if a complaint is filed, CEO Emil Sutovsky said.
- Magnus Carlsen pushed away a camera after losing to Vladislav Artemiev at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Doha, showing frustration over the defeat.
- Despite the incident, the CEO of FIDE, Emil Sutovsky, stated that they would not take action unless a complaint was filed.
- Koneru Humpy finished tied for first in the women’s section but was denied a playoff spot and settled for a bronze medal due to tournament tiebreak rules.
- Carlsen's emotional reactions during matches have sparked controversy, with his recent camera incident marking the latest example of his frustrations.
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The Norwegian star won his sixth world rapid chess title.
Norwegian Magnus Carlsen became the world champion in rapid chess for the sixth time in Doha. In the women's category, the title was won by Russian Aleksandra Gorjachkina.
The Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, number one in the world, ended up winning the Rapid Chess World Cup in Doha, Qatar, although not without complications. After falling on Saturday before the Russian Vladislav Artémiev, 27, Carlsen, who closed the first day with tables against the Indian Arjun Erigaisi after imposing on the rest of the games, left the room visibly opposed and came to hit a television camera that followed in his footsteps. Magnus Carl…
World Rapid C'ships: Carlsen wins sixth title, Koneru Humpy settles for bronze
Magnus Carlsen captured his sixth World Rapid Chess Championship title after a dramatic final day, while Koneru Humpy narrowly missed a record third women's crown, finishing third on tie-breaks despite sharing the top score.
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