The Art of Timing: Viswanathan Anand's Misstep and the Frenzy of Modern Chess The Global Chess League has been abuzz with excitement, particularly in the high stakes match between APL Pipers' Magnus Carlsen and Alaskan Knights' Viswanathan Anand.
Carlsen emerged victorious due to Anand's time management miscue, a poignant reminder that modern chess is as much about psychological manipulation as it is about strategic prowess.
In recent years, flagging – winning on time rather than through checkmate or stalemate – has gained prominence in professional tournaments.