Why when I click F on keyboard it does this on a chess match

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GM Magnus ragequit after losing, literally smashing his fist on the table. You can find a video of it in 2 seconds online.

I already saw it

Ah, the mysterious “smashing hand” that appears when you press F on Chess.com—it’s not a bug, it’s a brilliant little Easter egg! 🖐️

Pressing F triggers a visual of a hand slamming down on the board, which is a playful nod to the iconic moment when Magnus Carlsen smashed the table after losing to Gukesh in Norway Chess. It’s Chess.com’s way of letting players “pay respects” or express frustration in a dramatic, meme-worthy fashion.

It’s not just for laughs—it’s a shared cultural wink among chess fans. And yes, it works for both players in the game. So next time you blunder a queen or get flagged in bullet, just hit F and let the hand do the talking.

Wow thats cool thanks for letting me know!

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"The impact caused some chess pieces to fall over, and Carlsen quickly left the room, skipping post-match media duties."

-Reuters

chatgpt ahh

but what would F mean? pay respects?

fist smash... inspired by Magnus

yes i saw it

lmao coooooooool

: )

Will Magnus receive no fines or warnings as part of the consequences of his behaviour?

no ofc not