Screenshots from the video showing Magnus Carlsen pushing away the cameraman. X/FIDE
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Firstpost28-12-2025, 08:20

Carlsen Shoves Cameraman After Loss; FIDE Explains Frustration

  • Magnus Carlsen pushed a cameraman after a frustrating loss to Vladislav Artemiev at the FIDE World Rapid Championship.
  • Carlsen, visibly upset, blundered under time pressure, marking his first defeat in the tournament.
  • A FIDE reporter clarified Carlsen's reaction stemmed from being 'irritated by himself' for not taking an earlier draw.
  • The cameraman, unfazed, described the incident as a 'million-dollar shot' and continued covering the event.
  • Despite the incident, Carlsen recovered, winning subsequent games and is now in third place.

Why It Matters: Carlsen's frustration after a loss led to a cameraman shove, later explained as self-irritation.

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