Carlsen's Fury: World No. 1 Pushes Camera After Shocking Loss to Artemiev at World Rapid and Blitz Championships

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Magnus Carlsen's weekend took a dramatic turn as he fell to Russian GM Vladislav Artemiev in the ongoing World Rapid and Blitz Championships. The Norwegian chess superstar, ranked World No. 1, was defeated in a high-stakes match that saw him struggle to keep pace with Artemiev's strategic play. As Carlsen left the playing hall, visibly upset after his loss, a cameraman attempted to capture the moment, prompting the chess champion to push the camera away. The incident has sparked attention on social media, with many fans and fellow chess players weighing in on the situation. Artemiev's victory marked a significant upset in the tournament, as he took the top spot in the standings with 5.5 points. Carlsen, meanwhile, slipped to second place with 5 points. The Russian GM's hot streak continued as he earlier defeated India's No. 1 Arjun Erigaisi. Artemiev, a 27-year-old Grandmaster from Russia, first earned his GM title in 2014 and went on to become the 2019 European Chess Champion. He currently sits atop the leaderboard, ahead of France's Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Spain's David Anton Guiarro. This loss marks a setback for Carlsen, who has been in the news recently for his strained relationship with the FIDE (World Chess Federation). The Norwegian chess champion was at the center of controversy last year during the World Rapid and Blitz Championships, where he was fined for wearing jeans and later shared the title with Ian Nepomniachtchi. Carlsen has since spoken publicly about his disconnection from FIDE, stating that he only participated in the current tournament due to his relationship with the organizers.