Carlsen's Table Slam Triggers Meme Fest, Gukesh Joins In First Sports With Rupha Ramani
Carlsen's Table Slam Triggers Meme Fest, Gukesh Joins In | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
When World No.1 Magnus Carlsen lost to teenage sensation Gukesh Dommaraju, he shocked fans by slamming the table—an explosive moment that instantly went viral. The chess world couldn't get enough, with players and fans recreating the iconic meltdown. Even Grandmaster Harikrishna Pentala joined the fun, mimicking Carlsen's famous outburst in a hilarious FIDE interview. Gukesh himself picked his favourite memes, including one with a cat falling off a table that had the entire chess community laughing. This moment has transformed chess from a quiet game of focus into a viral sensation full of drama, fun, and memes—bringing the sport closer to fans than ever before. Could we see Carlsen and Gukesh reenact this fiery showdown in their next match? Rupha Ramani with more.
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