Handshake goes wrong: Magnus Carlsen and Vachier-Lagrave share hilarious moment
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen shared a lighthearted moment with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave after a botched handshake during the Global Chess League. The article also covers the strong performance of the American Gambits and the struggles of the Triveni Continental Kings.
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Magnus Carlsen is known for making headlines with his moves on the chessboard. But on the opening day of the Global Chess League, the five-time world champion gave fans something to laugh about away from the board.After his game against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Carlsen tried to shake hands with his opponent. However, the first attempt did not go as planned. After a brief pause, he tried again - and the handshake went wrong for a second time.The awkward moment left both players laughing.The home fans, meanwhile, had plenty to cheer about as Fyers American Gambits made a strong start to the tournament.The American Gambits opened their campaign with a 10-4 win over PBG Alaskan Knights and later produced an even bigger victory.
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