Chess Controversy! Praggnanandhaa stops clock; draw call sparks uproar - Watch

A controversial moment dominated Day 2 of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid in Kolkata when R Praggnanandhaa stopped the clock with one second left, leading to a disputed draw against Wesley So. Arbiter Chris Bird said it should have been a loss under chess laws. Elsewhere, Viswanathan Anand rebounded to joint lead with Nihal Sarin, while Kateryna Lagno topped the women’s standings.

Jan 9, 2026 - 01:30
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Chess Controversy! Praggnanandhaa stops clock; draw call sparks uproar - Watch
A controversial moment dominated Day 2 of the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid in Kolkata when R Praggnanandhaa stopped the clock with one second left, leading to a disputed draw against Wesley So. Arbiter Chris Bird said it should have been a loss under chess laws. Elsewhere, Viswanathan Anand rebounded to joint lead with Nihal Sarin, while Kateryna Lagno topped the women’s standings.

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