Viswanathan Anand Loses on Time in GCL Match

Chess legend Viswanathan Anand lost his match on time against 20-year-old Javokhir Sindarov during the fifth day of the Global Chess League 2026.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 9, after Anand opted to decline a draw offer from his opponent during the high-stakes encounter.

Following the match, Sindarov publicly praised the veteran grandmaster, describing him as a world-class player despite the unusual nature of the time-based defeat.