>but Carlsen is now getting criticism for his silence, so it seems like he can't win either way (ironically). He's being criticized for being silent after havi

>but Carlsen is now getting criticism for his silence, so it seems like he can't win either way (ironically). He's being criticized for being silent after having published a vague tweet insinuating his opponent was cheating, not to mention the resignation stunt. If he'd actually been silent about it and just withdrawn from the tournament before the match, there wouldn't have been anything to criticize.