Is the World Chess Champion a Donald Trump Fan?

World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen raised eyebrows during his title match against Sergey Karjakin in New York City on Friday by using a series of moves that seemed to be a nod to President-elect Donald Trump.

Carlsen surprised attendees by employing the Trompowsky Attack, a less common opening that left his bishop attacking Karjakin’s knight after just two moves. This move was seen as a departure from the conventional strategies typically used in high-level chess matches, mirroring Trump’s unorthodox approach to politics.

One commentator even joked that the opening should now be called the “Trump-owsky Attack” in honor of the President-elect. Despite the playful nod to Trump, Carlsen only managed a draw after 42 moves with Karjakin.

Trump himself has had a contentious relationship with the chess community, having incorrectly claimed that the United States does not have any grandmasters. In reality, the U.S. boasts 90 grandmasters, making it the third-largest nation in terms of players with that title.

The match between Carlsen and Karjakin is set to continue throughout the month in lower Manhattan as part of the FIDE World Chess Championship. Carlsen, the defending champion at 25 years old, is favored against his 26-year-old Russian challenger. Stay tuned for more updates on this high-stakes chess showdown.