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Chess drama! Carlsen knocks over pieces, handed defeat - Watch

Magnus Carlsen lost his Round 14 game by forfeit at the World Blitz Championship in Doha after knocking over multiple pieces while under severe time pressure against Haik Martirosyan. The incident, his second outburst at the event, further dented his title hopes. Carlsen now sits fifth, struggling in Blitz despite recently winning a record sixth World Rapid title, as Arjun Erigaisi leads the standings.

30 Dec 2025 7:31 pm