Magnus Carlsen's awkward reaction to Hans Niemann's entry at award ceremony goes viral
A tense moment unfolded during the award ceremony at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas, and it has since gone viral.
As Hans Niemann walked onto the stage to collect his runner-up trophy, world champion
Magnus Carlsen
remained still and did not clap, creating an awkward silence that quickly caught the attention of fans and cameras alike.
However, when Levon Aronian's name was announced, Carlsen's demeanour changed completely. He applauded warmly, lighting up the stage with cheers for the Armenian chess legend.
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The viral clip has reignited the public narrative around the frosty relationship between Carlsen and Niemann, stemming from their highly publicised feud in 2022.
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Fans have flooded social media with comments, with many interpreting Carlsen's silence as a deliberate statement.
Levon Aronian made headlines by clinching his first Freestyle Chess Grand Slam crown on Sunday at Wynn Las Vegas.
The 42-year-old defeated Hans Niemann 1.5-0.5 in the Grand Final, claiming a massive $200,000 prize. Earlier in the week, Aronian delivered stunning upsets, knocking out both Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.
His dominant second game in the final sealed the championship after an opening draw, cementing his reputation as a fierce competitor in freestyle chess.
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Niemann, who was close to securing the biggest win of his career, had to settle for second place and $140,000.
Meanwhile, Carlsen bounced back from his semifinal exit by defeating Nakamura in a high-stakes third-place clash, earning $160,000. This result keeps Carlsen on top of the Grand Slam Tour standings despite missing out on the Las Vegas title.
Fabiano Caruana claimed fifth place by beating Arjun Erigaisi 2-0, while Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu overcame Wesley So 1.5-0.5 to finish seventh.
The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam now moves to its next destination, with Aronian's breakthrough victory setting the tone for the season.
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