Magnus Carlsen on losing against Gukesh: 'My tournament was over'
Carlsen had a meltdown against D Gukesh as the latter beat him in Round 6 at Norway Chess (Image via ANI)
Reigning World Champion Gukesh is giving World No 1
Magnus Carlsen
a tough time in the ongoing Norway Chess. Carlsen has 15 points after nine rounds with one game to go and he is closely followed by Gukesh (14.5 points).
"My tournament was a little bit over after the loss against Gukesh," Carlsen told Take Take Take.
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"It was nice to win against Fabiano Caruana but it was not very inspiring." He also Take Take Take that he was 'more tired mentally than physically.'
After losing to Gukesh, Carlsen lost his cool as he smashed his fist on the table, and let out an exasperated sigh of: 'Oh my God.'
Later Carlsen had revealed that he is considering to quit playing classical chess.
"I don't think that (the game against Gukesh, not the incident) was fun. I have to consider how to avoid it… maybe I should totally stop playing classical chess," he said.
"It was not fun for me at all. In general I feel I have played well in the tournament but I don't feel it is fun playing. I am not worried about my level.'
Just half an point separates Carlsen and Gukesh ahead of the final round on Friday evening. There are high chances between one of them will win the title.
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Gukesh will take on Caruana, while Magnus Carlsen lock horns against Arjun Erigaisi.
'Honestly, it could have meant a lot to me if I had finished off the game against Gukesh and then played a really good tournament," Carlsen said on Chess24 after winning the game against Caruana.
"Now like regardless of what happens it would kind of be like a bit of stumbling into a win. Like there is a very good chance that I don't win the tournament, but it honestly wouldn't make that big of a difference to me.
"The dream of playing a really good tournament burst with that game (against Gukesh). Of course I want to win, but it's not that important.'
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