Magnus Carlsen's gesture shows how the World Champion cares for his chess colleagues

This happened at the start of round 3 of the World Rapid and Blitz 2021. What do you think about Carlsen's gesture in the video?
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[@kyranrausch458]

2:02 hikaru always seems to be in the right place at the right time when stuff goes down.

[@brandondaniels9471]

I can't wait till Hikaru breaks down this video on his channel 🤣 He always cracks me up

[@northernlight7253]

Hikaru doesn't happen to be in the right place at the right time, his presence creates right place and right time😂

[@philipthunberg1398]

Things like this tends to happen when you live in someones shadow, OOOOOOOOOOOH

[@kulchenihari]

@@brandondaniels9471 he doesn't want another strike

[@akosikuyzak]

He still doesn't care though.

[@aparnaroy7262]

Nakamura thinking he could have reacted to this if he was streaming.

[@deepsmart01]

He got the best seat to view things unfold !!

[@aparnaroy7262]

@@deepsmart01 You could see for a moment he went into streamer mode.

[@saurabhkumarsingh3986]

Mark my words, he definitely will react to this when he streams

[@CaptnCondor]

His editor is already on it

[@tomporsgaard7547]

@@saurabhkumarsingh3986 Ha ha Kumar, you won't get many fans to take a bet on that prediction. It's a no-brainer as they say. I watched the embarassing episode of top professional stars forced to play Musical Chairs like you did. If there is a (single) culprit it's probably NRK. But I congratulate the champion for cleaning up after his countrymen. Very well done. 👏 Luckily this farce ended well enough. Phew. 😖😁

[@Himansh25]

The arbiters should have got the approval from Magnus first to shift to board no. 1 before asking the players to change their tables. Imagine asking the players to again sit on their original boards! How embarrassing of FIDE

[@Striker-xx5cu]

Or instead magnus should have done what dozens of other players did without creating any unnecessary drama and shifted the boards.

[@NeaEmrys]

@@Striker-xx5cu No, because it interrupts the flow of the game for every player, instead they should have consulted with Magnus first before trying to move everybody, since it wasn't the players fault, but the arbiters for messing up.

[@Striker-xx5cu]

@@NeaEmrys so magnus refusing to switch causing players to switch again for the second time didnt interrupt flow of the game? Besides not a single game was being played. Also it was his Norwegian ppl that wanted to see him on tv, the least he cud do is do what every other player did and switch the boards.

[@NeaEmrys]

@@Striker-xx5cu They didn't interrupt a second time, since they could stay at their original boards, not sure why you're finding that confusing.

[@work-user-2]

@@Striker-xx5cu it was about whether magnus knew about the first shifting happened or not. If he didn't know all the players had shifted once, then what he did was the way anyone would think so that no games were disturbed, and if you listened to what he said, not disturbing the other boards was his intention anyways.

[@Corteum]

Handled that like a boss. He says what he means, and he means what he says. You don't mess with the GOAT!

[@Kostas1989]

And he says and means what he means and says..

[@Corteum]

@@Kostas1989 He also has the means to say what he means to say. 😂

[@whitewalter7734]

Its fascinating how you people can be so inconsistent. When Magnus "says what he means" thats a good thing, but when Hikaru says what he means its suddenly bad and toxic....

[@extremeptgaming6193]

@@whitewalter7734 That's probably because of what they mean and say yk...

[@whitewalter7734]

@@extremeptgaming6193 I know.... What matters is what you say, not whether you wanted to say it. But thats not the point that these people are making...

[@subhamoymaity9157]

Hikaru is enjoying magnus's speech😂😂😂😂😂

[@shrikrushnamate8116]

true

[@karanpunjabi1861]

Hikaru be like... People change their timing for me... And they can't change their camera stand wow 😂😂😂😂.... "Title tuesday" Reference 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hellostranger2012]

he knows its because of Alireza issue

[@OriginalPuro]

Magnus'*

[@Mercer80]

Hikaru be like : saale ka roz ka hai 🤣🤣

[@SamSharma9999]

He sometimes comes across as haughty but I've always only seen him being very gracious to everyone, especially his colleagues. GOAT

[@vg6063]

See his drunk chess streams 😂😂😂

[@stevesidare2493]

I wouldn't say haughty, but cocky - cocky with grace and class. It's OK to know you're #1 and say it. No need to erase yourself.

[@barlin4972]

Goats have little brain unlike Super GM chess players 👽

[@aeterna581]

@@stevesidare2493 exactly. Cocky with grace and class. I like his confidence so much.

[@baboytablo5735]

I thought he had some type of aspegus or something that gave him some social troubles but then again most people who excel in some field have some type of social problem.

[@lifeisgood9725]

I swear, seeing Hikaru's reactions to everything just simply make it all much better.

[@karthikeyang99]

Hikaru ReactAndy IRL

[@karthikeyang99]

@kawarwi remotely or literally?

[@balika8878]

@@karthikeyang99 The phrase "he actually doesn't care" is a meme from his streams, he says this sentence alot, thats why it has became a meme.

[@karthikeyang99]

@@balika8878 Hikaru literally doesn't care. Magnus remotely doesn't care. It's a double joke lul

[@balika8878]

@@karthikeyang99 Ah my bad then

[@george5464]

Magnus is honestly such an amazing person to have represent chess. What a guy. What a player. GOAT

[@nosferatu488]

get a life

[@Thelaretus]

@@nosferatu488 No, you.

[@ChrisHyde537]

@@nosferatu488 Okay, as long as it’s not your life.

[@nosferatu488]

@@ChrisHyde537 get a life

[@raphaelhenrique8961]

@@nosferatu488, get a life

[@Mikesco10]

Magnus runs this whole chess shit his word is final 😂

[@joshuachristie5411]

Haha

[@SiddharthDutta1412]

well he is the world no. 1 after all .. he should get some respect and perks for that right :)

[@NeaEmrys]

He's definitely a leader which I guess is fitting since he's the champ.

[@saravn02]

ya he is FIDE!!

[@xw6968]

its his name or no viewers

[@Rohan-ps4gc]

Magnus is truly the people’s champ! What a guy!

[@marshill88]

He's so great for the world of chess. He explained things respectfully and with tact. He's a good guy. How can you not appreciate him?

[@willdestroya]

Yup much RESPECT.

[@gradeez]

No he's not my champion

[@chhotamagnus2687]

@@gradeez Well, that's a pity!

[@jabeesguerra4898]

Not only was it a class act... but logical too. Round's about to begin, the players are all set to play... let's just get the games going. We can always do "Magnus on board one" in the following rounds. 🐐🐐🐐

[@matthill5307]

@@ohio Thanks for the unnecessary comment.

[@anibalraymundo6155]

@@matthill5307 thanks for the unnecessary reply.

[@Mahalakshmi-Khan]

@@anibalraymundo6155 thanks for the unnecessary double reply

[@vibovitold]

@@Mahalakshmi-Khan thanks for an unnecessary thread unfolding from an unnecessary observation

[@jennaipadenom]

@@vibovitold Thanks.

[@anondodasgupta5275]

That's the reason he is loved around the world. This is the character of a real champion.

[@edufortuna7431]

100% agreed

[@joydip328]

Magnus Carlsen is the best ambassador of the game.

[@maciektrybuszewski9964]

And main reason of the fuss, because media are focused on him while theres plenty of interesting games played at same time.

[@ClarkPotter]

Giri would be good.

[@graealex]

I think the more approachable players, like the ones that regularly stream on YT and Twitch are actually the best ambassadors.

[@ashishsingh-vr5dx]

@@graealex You want to say Hikaru

[@CeRz]

@@graealex well, magnus was the reason I found chess so...

[@childofreason6691]

What a show of class that everyone can learn from. He never thinks of himself too highly even while being world champion. This is why I'm a such a big fan of Magnus.

[@MickThal]

Dont know if Magnus likes that : "He never thinks of himself too highly" . Good that you didnt write, that he is humble. Watch : Magnus Carlsen crushes Eric Hansen : Minute 2:23 😂. ( love that video)

[@brianjones9780]

@@MickThal I would still say he is pretty humble, though. In a different video here on youtube, they asked Magnus to rate different categories of chess player, like who is the most entertaining, who's the most genius, etc a few other categories. Magnus said he considers himself the most entertaining chess player (lol) but when asked who's the most genius he actually said he believes Nepo is. Also really funny, he rated Nakamura as the most annoying to play against (because he's resilient and hard to beat)

[@jabeesguerra4898]

2:03 That look on Hikaru's face when he realizes Mag is about to flex.

[@QueenDesire1]

The look Hikaru gave when Magnus DID go off 🤣🤣

[@vidopnir]

And his coughing was proved to be SARS-CoV-2 🙈

[@them4309]

Wow, he really does seem to be a stand-up gentleman. Magnus +1

[@gmdm9319]

Magnus 1 - 0 NRK

[@normstan9521]

This shows why he is a champion... Humble man Just earned even MORE respect

[@joelopez4822]

Magnus Carlsen, what a true champion, legend, GOAT.

[@theobvu]

Magnus just want to be close to Hikaru

[@suli5109]

LMAO

[@vercot7000]

Thank you for the insightful comment Admiral

[@1amirpro]

World Champion jaha pe baithte hain line whi se shuru hoti hai

[@ilittledanger4782]

it does not matter where board you put magnus. .he still the world's greatest player. .

[@tk.gaines]

There's so many people saying he just caused more trouble by making them move back, but I think that misses an important aspect of tournament play, and that is playing on higher (ie lower number) boards is a big deal....playing on board 1 is a big deal. His explanation to the arbiter was couched in practical terms that gave them a reason to acquiesce, but the actual affront to the players wasn't the fuss of moving at all, so I think this act of deference was actually a genuine a sign of respect.

[@lantailengket8051]

So what about the other table that they had to move because of that?. is they respect them too?.

[@Ryan-ce1oc]

@@lantailengket8051 It was the organizers causing the problems, not Magnus. They should have been organised better, it's really not that difficult to have a list of players assigned to the correct tables lol. A computer can do all that no problem.

[@flynnflakable]

@@lantailengket8051 Anything Magnus does will have hundreds of people praising him for doing the ultimate noble deed mankind has ever seen and hundreds of people condemning it as self centered and egotistical. The truth here is, Magnus just did what was practical and logical.

[@imbored4615]

@@flynnflakable magnus the messhia

[@kylen6430]

If I’m playing on board 2, knowing that board one is reserved for magnus regardless of tournament standing, then playing on board 1 no longer has the appeal.

[@pettPette]

Sometimes, the amount of time a champion or leader reigns is directly proportional to how he/she treats the competition! disrespect your competition unnecessarily and even the Universe will pull you down! SO, Magnus, Thumb up!

[@glenrocha3377]

Magnus is a chess player first champion 2nd. Respect.

[@Speydork666]

What a great sportsman! And i love how he always put the pieces back on their right place on the board after a match :)

[@truegame142]

Does he do that after a loss though ?

[@Speydork666]

@@truegame142 Yea he does.

[@KirtiKumarKasat1]

Rising to the top with feet on the ground. Mark of a champion.

[@scrumpymanjack]

Magnus has incredibly strong and clear ethics. When he’s done with competitive chess, whenever that may be, he should take over Fide and sort out all the corruption.

[@sudip311]

What sort of corruption is in fide?

[@saudude2174]

@@sudip311 the same kind that's in fifa and all other sport's organisations around the world

[@Larsino2000]

Ladies and gentleman we got him! Mr edgelord69 himself!

[@saudude2174]

@@Larsino2000 you're not funny, but at least you tried

[@stagna1959]

they should have decided it before round starts . In some events it is simple : world champion is always on board one, no matter what his results are in previous rounds. Mostly because board one is the best place for TV cameras

[@KraitoKrombongus]

yes but that was the error they made and tryed to fix it i guess too late. NRK broadcast had probably paid a lot to always film Magnus, so its money involved.

[@saravn02]

Magnus is the boss and a true GOAT

[@roshniroy9566]

This shows his respect for all other players and the tournament. He will sit on board 1 when he is paired on board 1! True champ attitude 💪 💯

[@ammaralamri2494]

He's not just a world champion , he looks like he is a leader here .. Always makes his decision clear even to the arbitrators What a king of chess!! 👌🏻

[@tomriddle2427]

Magnus has a champion's attitude & at the same time he is very humble also, that's why he's different from all the Champions that have played the game till this date.

[@funlife8523]

hikaru's smile behind is elite

[@nyztan0]

Absolutely legendary move, Magnus shows respect and that’s great

[@David_7171]

They should’ve asked Magnus first. It ain’t rocket science

[@hansherrera5321]

I mean he's just a humble human being....and a GOAT too

[@MickThal]

Humble ? Why do you insult him ? Watch : Magnus Carlsen crushes Eric Hansen: Minute 2:23 😂. ( love that video)

[@sajaljaiswal1659]

2:25. I want someone who looks at me the way Hikaru looks at Magnus

[@NeaEmrys]

The respect is real

[@3sm1rost84]

What? He is basically ignoring him in that moment. I'm sure you'll find someone who give you more attention.

[@theofeitosa7841]

This guy impress me each time more. Great champion, great person.

[@nohalfmeasures6]

Magnus shows a lot of respect for his peers there. Also most of his peers should appreciate Magnus keeping chess more relevant in the world.

[@georgejansen4089]

Classy, oozing charisma and very skilled. This is why he's so loved and appreciated amongst chess fans. GOAT for sure.

[@bolocancatalin2090]

Decency over money from a world champ . Keep it up !!!

[@Thelaretus]

A simple and practical man: he is king over the board, and a normal guy outside of it.

[@datdudeinred]

2:10 hikaru behind having the best day of his life 😂😂😂

[@00bikeboy]

The right call by Carlsen.

[@rtang8300]

2:10 I love how Hikaru smiled at the back listening to the conversation

[@alexnaturalis1179]

That's called leadership. Something only seen on the truest of champions.

[@djkang9222]

Dang Magnus really commands the room. Much respect.

[@jaysheelpatel4412]

Lmao those laughs at the end 🤣🤣

[@ivar90]

Why did they laugh tho?

[@jaysheelpatel4412]

@@ivar90 I don't even know lol🤷‍♂️

[@th3lastpawn620]

@@jaysheelpatel4412 peter leko said on chess24 that someone farted loud yeah may be that was the reason

[@chuck_norris42]

@@th3lastpawn620 bruh

[@d0wnpour]

@@th3lastpawn620 lmao

[@christopherhamill525]

Hikaru always ending up in the background of things like this always make them 10x better

[@radscorpion8]

great reaction by magnus, good reasoning

[@Shadab9617]

Wow such a nice example of clean heart

[@gohkimhock]

i always liked his attitude. A good guy. I still can remember how he reacted when there was a feud between Alireza and the arbiters after a match which involved Magnus..

[@empressofhearts7300]

Huh, what was that?

[@peruviancowboy]

I am going to say it with 4 words…. He is the boss.

[@ravinkumar9505]

From all this drama. naka was having the best day trying to control he's laughter. The real GOAT

[@OculusOfficial]

Everyone gonna laugh because they think its awkward, but Magnus showed a strong sense of individuality and I dont think it was uncomfortable at all, it was a logical decision to simply do it the next round and not psychologically impact all the players.

[@mustafa6543]

Ohh hikaru The way you are smiling in itself is super funny

[@smarakdash9153]

naka missing his stream xD

[@qwxyzqqq9164]

his achievements speaks for himself. His reputation and influence of the game is so great that whatever magnus says is absolute. But he uses his power not for his own but for the welfare of everyone. A well deserved leader and a GOAT of chess. Truly amazing! Everyone can learn so much from him.

[@RalinaPerene]

"If you're a high visibility player, it's on you to move the community in a positive direction -Jonas Neubauer Said for Tetris, but it absolutely applies here.

[@theobvu]

Hikaru in the back chillling 😂🤣

[@gopaladwani9500]

1:58 Watching Hikaru is more fun.

[@atari130xe2]

Thanks for these clips

[@techlover231]

Good call by Magnus. His chess peers would have been annoyed by the special treatment. Magnus was thinking of the players comfort and keeping all things fair, and that was more important to him than anything televised.

[@sandip6332]

Magnus earned my respect 😊 as Hikaru stole the background show ❤️

[@vallavric]

Magnus is a champion even when at board 11.

[@hjhjhjwh]

He is world champion in every aspect ...i think once there was an online game with ding liren ..i think it was a rapid game ..ding liren lost that game due to connect issue ...which was merely a drawn position ...but due to dissconnection issue ...magnus won the 1 st round ....but in the next game ...magnus resigned ...as to equal the whole situation .....that made him world champion that day in my eyes ....he wants to win game on his own not by accident or by tech reasons

[@diegohuertamartinez6513]

1:56 😱 OMG. Hikaru actually has legs 🤯 😂😂

[@KartikeyaDutta]

Hahaha.. and a torso too... we always see him sitting.

[@thepsyentwist8452]

he is a pure gentlemen and hikarus face is always a chucklefest.

[@Cloudland117]

"I messed up at work today ... I put Magnus on board 11 and then all the cameras were at board 1 and it cause this whole scene as they tried to move him and Magnus wanted to stay where he was." -someone

[@JunctionWatcher]

The other day I called Magnus humble… someone replied in the comments doubting if he truly is. Actions speak louder than words. Well done Magnus.

[@projectx5154]

Dude was just there to play chess, not pose for cameras. Class act

[@alexcruzpr]

Thank you for the coverage and explanations

[@jimweights8908]

Difficult to be so much better and stay humble - he is really balanced as well as brilliant

[@thePronto]

If the TV cameras set up on the wrong table, not sure why the *players* have to be messed around. Well done, Magnus.

[@djsw5355]

pure exple of class and fair play

[@tmsztrsz]

his sportsmanship can be met only by his chess talent. what a guy! same happened the next day i think when duda was late for the game and arbiter wanted to start his clock but magnus declined so that duda can start with full time on a clock.

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

the GOAT, and a true sportsman, much respect

[@christopherbennett1173]

Magnus showing his class

[@adieu5741]

1:55 Hikaru's face it the back was like: lol, this guy is unbelivable

[@mayurgondhalekar6031]

High living, Simple thinking. here's an example :)

[@magnum4989]

perfect.. a classic champion

[@EmperorThePro]

Imagine the influence one man's decision has over everyone else xD that's power 😅

[@mishashafi4718]

Magnes is such a great ambassador of this beautiful game.

[@polf1973]

The first arbiter lady, the look on her face when Magnus said no to moving

[@Nameofoglon]

that's why he is the champion!

[@jahoyhoy55555]

I'm from Russia and the media tells me I should be upset that Ian lost to Magnus, but honestly, how can I be upset when I have nothing but respect for him?

[@ambardhara6855]

Great video.. controversy never ends..😅

[@handleh]

Another reason to love Magnus 😘

[@chaliceter5698]

What a gentleman

[@sagarwagle94]

That is the power of world champion

[@rahulmistry5019]

nice guy magnus :D making brilliant moves on and off the board

[@matix676]

Most exciting thing that happened that day on this tournament.

[@thrillerthrinklet8211]

Hikaru's reaction is always fun to watch

[@Kgp-ty5dk]

Meanwhile, Hikaru is having a good clean shaved laugh at the back, the entire time. hahaha

[@HTJFilms]

I love how hikaru’s just smiling 😂💙

[@realpatriot1553]

his top class best sportsman but it's not only this many other things that he would show his respect for his opponents.

[@SearchBucket2]

Chess players are brutally honest about what is right, when they screw up, when their opponent plays better. There's no hiding place or blagging room like there is in other sports. Magnus is just doing what is right. Nothing more

[@aditya451]

Just whole time watching the hikaru in background . He was muskeen everytime magnus talking with arbiter

[@FrankBatistaElJibaro]

Arbiter: "We set up our cameras on the wrong table, would you please move?" Carlsen: "That sounds like a you problem"

[@nileshdharap]

1:55 Hikaru's expressions 😂