recent tension<\/a> between the two players was sparked following a controversial blitz match on 27th March 2021, where player miscommunication led to Nakamura accusing Hansen of trying to win via flagging — a tactic where the other player runs down the other’s clock while avoiding checkmate. While it’s considered a viable strategy, it’s largely frowned upon by the chess community.<\/p>\nNakamura offered a draw which Hansen claims he didn’t see in time, sparking an irritated reaction from the former who deemed it “bad sportsmanship”.<\/p>\n