He didnt lose on time. The electric board stopped recording because Anish knocked all the pieces over. If you look at the board in the livecoverage you see that Van Foreest runs down his pawn and is to promote. Then Anish notices that this pawn is going to queen and resigns
He didnt lose on time. The electric board stopped recording because Anish knocked all the pieces over. If you look at the board in the livecoverage you see that Van Foreest runs down his pawn and is to promote. Then Anish notices that this pawn is going to queen and resigns
A bit crazy to decide it like this!
What a finish!
Not sure it is in the spirit of chess!