Harikrishna’s Hilarious Nod to Carlsen’s Fist Smash: A Chess Meme Phenomenon

The viral ‘hand-smash’ incident from the Norway Chess tournament continues to generate memes. The trend started with sports-themed content and evolved into comedic parodies. Indian Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna has now added his own humorous spin, referencing the incident in a FIDE interview. This playful jab acknowledges Carlsen’s reaction after losing to Gukesh in the Norway Chess tournament. Before leaving the playing hall, Carlsen apologized twice to Gukesh. This isn’t the first instance of this gesture. Anish Giri also humorously replicated the fist smash during the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Teams Championships. Harikrishna’s teammates voted him as the best joke-teller, underscoring his knack for humor.