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Anand loses on time to Carlsen at GCL

2 sourcesUpdated 8 Sept 2026, 3:29 am Coverage regionsIndia · Global
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Anand lost on time to Carlsen after failing to press his clock before it ran out.

Anand said he had stopped watching the clock and called the result a pity.

Carlsen said he had expected a draw before noticing Anand’s clock had expired.

Anand’s team still won the overall match against the APL Pipers.

Why it mattersThe result affects standings and highlights a rare time-control upset involving two major chess figures.
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The report also noted other team results and standings from the tournament’s third day.

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The reporting agrees that Anand’s clock expired before he pressed it, producing a loss on time to Carlsen. It also agrees that his team still won the overall match.

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The available account does not indicate any dispute about the on-board result, but other team results and standings could be updated as the tournament continues.

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Viswanathan Anand lost on time to Magnus Carlsen in Bengaluru after failing to press his clock before it ran out. Anand acknowledged the mistake and said he had stopped watching the clock. Carlsen said he had been expecting a draw before the time for Anand expired. The report adds that Anand’s team still won the overall match against the APL Pipers.

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Viswanathan Anand lost on time to Magnus Carlsen during a Global Chess League match in Bengaluru after failing to press his clock before it ran out. Anand admitted his mistake and noted he stopped watching the clock, though his team ultimately won the overall match against the APL Pipers. Carlsen stated he had expected a draw before noticing his opponent's clock had expired. The report also details other team results and standings from the tournament's third day.