Norway Chess Statements
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“ I think this is like the biggest win of my career. It was also stronger in terms of average rating. In tournaments like Wijk Aan Zee, you have some 2600-rated players, but here it's just the top…
R Praggnanandhaa,
Praggnanandhaa describes Norway triumph as biggest win of his career
“ I’m quite proud about this game because this is how I usually lose to him. He does some weird, creative stuff, I end up overthinking and somehow doing something myself and losing. So, I thought I…
R Praggnanandhaa,
Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh, in race for Norway Chess title
“ Quite proud about this game honestly, because this is how I usually lose to him. He does some weird creative stuff. I end up overthinking and somehow doing something myself and losing. I thought I…
R Praggnanandhaa,
After Carlsen, Praggnanandhaa beats Gukesh to go second at Norway…
“ I think everyone is strong here, it's not just about Magnus. There is also like other strong players. So, you have to do well against everyone. And, I didn't have some good moments early in the…
R Praggnanandhaa,
Praggnanandhaa relishes having a shot at title after ending Carlsen…
“ I don't see any clear weakness in his game. From next month I'll start my preparations, but right now I need to focus on the Olympiad. My team is already working on the World Championship,
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Gukesh is a smart player, don’t see any clear weakness in his game:…
“ If you see Fabi, Hikaru, they are still competing at the top. But our generation has also won everything a world champion, a challenger, a World Cup winner, and other major titles,
R Praggnanandhaa,
I don’t feel intimidated, I always feel more excited playing Carlsen:…
“ I think beating him in any format is good, but more than that, winning at this stage of the tournament is more important, especially in classical where you get three points,
R Praggnanandhaa,
I don’t feel intimidated, I always feel more excited playing Carlsen:…
“ I felt a lot of pressure and was very tense from the start, but I'm lucky to have come through. I'm surely doing much, much better than I was a couple of months back. I feel much sharper. The results…
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Norway Chess: Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa to revive title hopes; Divya…
“ It's something that obviously I've had to deal with and sometimes struggled with. But pressure is also a privilege, so it's a chance for me to grow through the challenge. Maybe, it will help me. The…
Gukesh Dommaraju,
Turning 20: Gukesh embraces the pressure and possibilities of being…
“ Honestly, this is not a game to celebrate too much about!,
R Praggnanandhaa,
We both were ready to fight’ – Pragg takes down Carlsen in classical…
“ Honestly, this is not a game to celebrate too much about! In these time scrambles it's basically like tossing a coin. It could have gone Magnus' way or my way, so it's not something to be extremely…
R Praggnanandhaa,
Praggnanandhaa shocks Carlsen; Gukesh’s slump deepens at Norway Chess
“ I’m trying to play chess. I have a lot of pain, but it keeps me focused,
Alireza Firouzja,
Norway Chess: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa lose as Divya continues her…