Overview
- In round 14 against Haik Martirosyan, Magnus Carlsen toppled several pieces during a move and switched the clock before restoring them, resulting in a technical defeat.
- The previous day, after a time-forfeit loss to Arjun Erigaisi, he swept his queen off the board and struck the table before shaking hands.
- During the rapid event earlier in Doha, he pushed a camera operator following a loss to Vladislav Artemiev.
- Despite the controversies, he responded in the rapid portion with five consecutive wins to secure a sixth world rapid title.
- Leaders of the Russian Chess Federation publicly criticized his conduct, and TASS pointed to claims that FIDE grants him leeway, with no formal penalties reported at the Doha events.