US EditionMagnus Carlsen Slams Table Again After Arjun Erigaisi Stuns Him in World Blitz Championship: 'It Was a Mess'
Arjun Erigaisi's win on time against Magnus Carlsen moved him to joint top with 10 points in the World Blitz Championship standings, highlighting his aggressive and quick play.
- On Monday in Doha, Magnus Carlsen slammed the table after losing on time to Arjun Erigaisi in Round 9 of the World Blitz Championship 2025 when his queen slipped from his hand and the clock ran out with three seconds left.
- Coming off his World Rapid Championship win the day before, Carlsen entered Monday confident after eight unbeaten blitz rounds, while Arjun Erigaisi's dynamic, risk-taking style pressured top players intensely.
- Amid visible reactions from the playing hall, Alexander Grischuk, Russian grandmaster, jumped to avoid falling pieces as Carlsen's behaviour had drawn attention after pushing a cameraman on Saturday.
- After 13 rounds, the standings show Arjun Erigaisi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Fabiano Caruana sharing the lead on 10 points, while Magnus Carlsen trails with 9/13 as six more rounds will decide the semifinals on Tuesday.
- Carlsen, still chasing a ninth World Blitz title, faced widespread social media attention during the World Rapid and Blitz events after setbacks including Arjun Erigaisi's win.
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Anand Mahindra Praises Erigaisi, Gives Big Take On Carlsen Losing His Cool
Magnus Carlsen once again found himself in the news for his post-match antics as the Norwegian chess grandmaster slammed the table after losing to India's Arjun Erigaisi at the FIDE World Blitz...
Arjun Erigaisi takes down Magnus Carlsen in tense blitz clash as World No 1 smashes fist on table again
Arjun ended the day at the World Blitz Championship in a three-way lead of the standings on 10 points along with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Fabiano Caruana with six more players in the chasing pack of 9.5 points. Carlsen ended the day on nine points with 11 players, including five Indians.
Magnus Carlsen slams table again after Arjun Erigaisi stuns him in World Blitz Championship: 'It was a mess'
The win against Magnus Carlsen helped Arjun Erigaisi emerge as the top contender on the opening day of the FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025. Erigaisi finished the day on top in a three-way tie.
Deja vu for Magnus Carlsen as he slams table after his defeat to Arjun Erigaisi: Watch
Magnus Carlsen showed visible frustration again, slamming the table after losing to Arjun Erigaisi at World Blitz 2025, echoing a similar reaction following his defeat to D Gukesh earlier this year.
Magnus Carlsen Slams Table in Frustration After Losing Against Arjun Erigaisi In Ninth Round of World Blitz Championship 2025 (Watch Video) | 🏆 LatestLY
This victory propelled Erigaisi to the top of the leaderboard with 8.5/10 points at the end of the first day of the blitz competition, following his bronze medal finish in the World Rapid Championship just a day earlier. The outcome underscored Erigaisi's tactical prowess and ability to perform under pressure against the sport's top player. 🏆 Magnus Carlsen Slams Table in Frustration After Losing Against Arjun Erigaisi In Ninth Round of World B…
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