The world's top chess player turned a selfie into a scandal (2 photos + 1 video)
In the world of grand chess in 2026, victory is achieved not only by combinations on the board, but also by the ability to snitch on the arbiter. 
The protagonist of the latest exhibition of "sportsmanlike nobility" was Magnus Carlsen – a human computer, a multimillionaire, and, as it suddenly turned out, a grandmaster of the art of quickly surrendering his neighbor. The victim of his calculating "principles" was 18-year-old Alua Nurman from Kazakhstan, who merely wanted to touch the legend but instead received a psychological blow to the jaw.
A young 2024 Olympic silver medalist sits down at the board against her idol and, dazzled by the champion's charisma, asks for a photo together. Magnus beams at the camera, feigning the utmost friendliness, but as soon as the girl puts away her smartphone, the "cute" instantly mutates into a vigilant security guard. Without changing his expression, the Norwegian casually dismisses his opponent for possessing a prohibited electronic device in the gaming room.
For those who still consider chess a gentleman's game, we explain: in today's reality, having a phone in the gaming room is practically evidence of treason, and Magnus, a seasoned predator, knew full well what a "cold shower" awaited the inexperienced girl. Instead of politely whispering to his colleague about the regulations, he chose to stage a public execution, confiscating his gadget in full view of the cameras, causing his opponent to become predictably nervous and lose concentration.
As a result, Carlsen predictably won, proving once again that the title of the greatest player on the planet goes hand in hand with a masterful ability to snitch, if it helps to knock the wind out of an overly enthusiastic opponent.
