'That was a pity': V Anand loses on time to Carlsen, who lauds India's 'love for chess'

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.

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