Watch: Chess player’s phone seized after rule-breaking selfie with Magnus Carlsen

9 Apr 2026 • 9:15 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • Kazakhstan's 18-year-old grandmaster Alua Nurman took a selfie with world number one Magnus Carlsen at Germany's Grenke Chess Festival.
  • Carlsen, a five-time world champion, agreed to the photograph with Nurman before their match.
  • Immediately after the selfie, Carlsen reported Nurman to an official for having a phone in her possession, which is against competition rules.
  • Nurman's phone was subsequently confiscated by officials.
  • Despite the incident, the chess match between Nurman and Carlsen proceeded as scheduled.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved