Viral Video: Magnus Carlsen left clueless as Indian female chess player touches his feet – Times of India
Magnus Carlsen left clueless as Indian female chess player touches his feet (Photo Credits: Screengrab/PTI) NEW DELHI: A heartwarming moment stole the spotlight at the Tata Steel Chess India Festival 2024 in Kolkata when India's Bristy Mukherjee touched Magnus Carlsen’s feet before receiving her trophy. Mukherjee, who triumphed in the All India Women Rapid event with a flawless 7/7 score, approached the podium to collect her award. Before taking the trophy, she first paid her respects to Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand and then extended the traditional Indian gesture of touching feet to Carlsen. The Norwegian Grandmaster, initially taken by surprise, responded with a wide smile, embodying his surprise and appreciation for the significance of the act. Going by his reaction, perhaps Mag...