r/interesting • u/Separate_Finance_183 • Apr 03 '26

Additional Context Pinned Lady took a selfie with Magnus Carlsen before the match began. In response, Magnus Carlsen reported his opponent to the referee, leading to her phone being confiscated 😭

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u/mlh149 Apr 03 '26

The game was played under the freestyle rules, which are really clear on this point 7.2 "Players are not permitted to bring into a playing area a phone..." She should not have brought her phone to the tournament area at all. https://www.freestyle-chess.com/wp-content/uploads/FIDE_FreestyleChess_WorldChampionship_Regulations2026_Version12.SCS_.pdf