Global Chess League: Viswanathan Anand loses to Carlsen on time; calls it ‘a pity’

Magnus Carlsen edged Viswanathan Anand in a dramatic time scramble on Day 3 of the Global Chess League, with Anand losing on time despite his team securing victory. Carlsen later drew Javokhir Sindarov after unleashing the surprise 3…f6. Despite calling his form underwhelming, the World No. 1 praised Bengaluru’s passionate chess crowd as the tournament delivered another action-packed day.