Losing today certainly hurts, but I am nevertheless happy with my progress in the tournament, and also getting great practice for later this year.
This is, in fact, the second time Carlsen plays in the World Cup since he became world champion (in 2017, he was knocked out by Bu Xiangzhi in the third round). Talking to Michael Rahal after his win over Vladimir Fedoseev, Carlsen noted that game 2 of the playoffs against Duda was the first time he was in real trouble at the lengthy tournament, and that he could not adjust properly to the circumstances, failing to save a draw from a defensible position.
Jan-Krzysztof Duda defeats WC Magnus Carlsen
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World Cup: Kosteniuk wins rollercoaster game
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Alexandra Kosteniuk, Women s World Cup Champion!
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Round 7 Game 01: Kosteniuk pulls ahead in the Women s final
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