Magnus Carlsen claimed the fast and blitz titles on the Tata Metal Chess India match on Sunday. The match noticed a whole bunch of chess followers crowding the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata. Many followers watched video games on the stage by sitting on the steps within the auditorium.
And never unexpectedly, Carlsen was mobbed by followers as he tried to go away the world after his twin victories.
A clip by ChessBase India confirmed Carlsen attempting to go away the auditorium late within the night when abruptly there was a roar of the group as followers jostled to get nearer to him and take a selfie. The world no 1 finally did a U flip and walked again into the auditorium.
“It was undoubtedly a enjoyable expertise to play (in Kolkata). It by no means actually match my schedule the previous few years. However it’s actually good to be again to play towards these kids on Indian soil. I’m pleased that I can nonetheless play properly,” Carlsen mentioned.
One other measure of how common Carlsen can also be got here when Girl FIDE Grasp Bristy Mukherjee who gained the All India Ladies Speedy occasion (Occasion B) on the Tata Metal Chess India Pageant 2024 touched Carlsen’s toes on stage to hunt his blessings through the closing ceremony.
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Bristy Mukherjee gained the All India Ladies Speedy occasion (Occasion B) on the Tata Metal Chess India Pageant 2024 with a 7/7 rating.
When she was known as to simply accept her trophy, she first touched the toes of Viswanathan Anand earlier than making her technique to Carlsen.
The 20-year-old then touched 33-year-old Carlsen’s toes as properly, because the world no 1 blushed and grinned from ear to ear.
