Guests attend gala event celebrating the opening of the World Chess Championships Featuring: Woody Harrelson, Fabiano Caruana Where: London, United Kingdom When: 08 Nov 2018 Credit: Phil Lewis/WENN.com
LONDON (Reuters) - World Chess Championship officials might rethink the role of ceremonial starter after Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson knocked over a king and moved the wrong pawn in a comical start to the 2018 event in London on Friday.
Norwegian title holder Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana were bemused onlookers as the U.S. actor began their eagerly anticipated match-up by knocking over the American challenger's king, the move that traditionally signals a concession.
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