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– It’s special to beat Magnus, it was a shame for him that he made the mistake. It means more to me beating Magnus than winning the tournament, says Daniil Dubov after taking Magnus Carlsen off the Champions Chess Tour on Wednesday.
Magnus Carlsen was very disappointed and it ended after 0.5-2.5 for Daniil Dubov. After the defeat, the Norwegian got angry.
After he finished 2-2 after Tuesday’s first four quarterfinal matches, it was all decided on Wednesday. Carlsen came out crooked and lost the first game after two weak moves early in the game. After they both ended up in time trouble, Dubov sacrificed the queen, and shortly after, Carlsen had to surrender.
CARLSEN’S SUPERMAN: Daniil Dubov sent the Norwegian heading out of the Champions Chess Tour. Photo: Karim Jaafar
On the monitors, Carlsen seemed to have a good chance of countering immediately and drawing 1-1, but Dubov finished strong and barely managed to secure a draw.
Dubov didn’t do that in the third game. He took advantage of a big mistake by Carlsen and won.
– It was very special to win. It’s special to win against Magnus. I feel a bit embarrassed to be so excited now, but this means a lot more to me than winning the tournament. I have to apologize, but now I’m very happy, Dubov told NRK after the win.
Carlsen left the room he was sitting in and playing after the loss. He was clearly very dissatisfied.
People can play good or bad days against me, and I against them, but after another meltdown, the bottom line is that right now I’m in a state of depression and it’s really frustrating
– Magnus Carlsen (@MagnusCarlsen) December 30, 2020
On a lighter note, Daniil just wrote to cheer me up after hitting me and apologizing for his mid-air celebration. I told him that I didn’t see it and that it would bother me more if people stopped celebrating after hitting me. Congratulations to the most worthy opponent and the great guy!
– Magnus Carlsen (@MagnusCarlsen) December 30, 2020
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