Where is Magnus?

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Why it worked

The video leverages the high-stakes drama and personality clash between two famous chess grandmasters to create an engaging, narrative-driven clip.

Summary

This video shows a compilation of clips featuring Magnus Carlsen arriving late to a chess match against Hikaru Nakamura. It highlights his confident behavior during the game.

Structure

1Magnus is missing from the table
2Hikaru starts the clock
3Magnus arrives and sits down
4Magnus plays and eventually resigns

Product placement

Chess.com: appears as a logo on the tournament backdrop and on the table. It is the platform hosting the tournament. Removing it would not change the video content. none.

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Drop your take in the comments!

On-screen text

Where is Magnus? *starts the clock* *arrives* *still not playing* *annoyed* *moves later* *resigns*

Transcript

Where is Magnus? *starts the clock* *arrives* *still not playing* *annoyed* *moves later* *resigns*

Original caption

Magnus Carlsen showing up late to a match against Hikaru Nakamura and STILL playing with zero fear! 💀♟️👑 Pure final boss behavior on the biggest stage! ⚡️💥 Is Magnus' confidence cold-blooded or disrespectful? Drop your take in the comments! 👇💬 #MagnusCarlsen #HikaruNakamura #ChessTok #ChessHistory #Grandmaster