Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Praggnanandhaa Benefits From Opponent's Draw Blunder
In a chess match, one player tried to claim a draw, but made a mistake and stopped the clock one move before it was allowed.
The other player noticed, and the referee added time to his clock as a penalty.
The player who made the mistake was penalized, but eventually, both players agreed to a draw anyway.
It was a funny moment in the game!
Praggnanandhaa's opponent, Abdusattorov, incorrectly claimed a draw in their match.
Abdusattorov stopped his clock one move too early, violating chess rules.
Praggnanandhaa noticed the mistake, prompting the arbiter to add time to his clock.
The incident led to laughter and amusement during the game.
Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov agreed to a draw shortly after the blunder.
- Who
- Praggnanandhaa and Nodirbek Abdusattorov, along with the arbiter.
- What
- Abdusattorov incorrectly claimed a draw, leading to a time penalty.
- When
- During the Sinquefield Cup.
- Where
- Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis, USA
- Why
- To compete in the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament.
- Event
- Sinquefield Cup
- Players Involved
- Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov
- Mistake
- Incorrect draw claim by Abdusattorov
- Penalty
- Two minutes added to Praggnanandhaa's clock
- Final Result
- Draw
Sources
Pragg Eyes Best-Ever Career FIDE Ranking Following Win Over Gukesh At Sinquefield Cup
Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh Bounces Back With Crushing Win Over Abdusattorov
Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh bounces back with crushing win over Abdusattorov
World champion Gukesh held to draw by world No.42; Praggnanandhaa slips from world No.3 in live ratings: 'It was a fine result'
‘Have never seen this happen before’: Praggnanandhaa’s opponent claims draw one move too early, gets penalised