Archive · 16 Jun 2025

Harikrishna Mimics Carlsen's Fist Smash, Turning Loss Into Meme

Harikrishna Mimics Carlsen's Fist Smash, Turning Loss Into Meme

After Magnus Carlsen's upset loss, his reaction of smashing his fist on the table became a big joke online.

Chess players have begun copying this, including Pentala Harikrishna, who did it in an interview.

It has become a fun way for chess players to show they understand what happened and make others laugh.

It's a way of celebrating a dramatic moment in chess.

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