Carlsen Loses to Gukesh in Rapid Round
World number one Magnus Carlsen lost to Indian chess player Dommaraju Gukesh during the rapid section of the Grand Chess Tournament in Croatia. This defeat marks a significant moment in the event.
Carlsen Admits Mistakes and Praises Gukesh
Following the game, Carlsen commented that he had played badly. He acknowledged that Gukesh had outplayed him towards the end. While Carlsen thought initially that he enjoyed a good position, he said Gukesh established winning opportunities and took advantage of them.
Time Trouble Impacted Carlsen's Performance
Carlsen stated that he was short on time and it influenced his game. He lost some opportunities to come back, and finally, he was unable to resist Gukesh's precise moves. He gave the entire credit to Gukesh for the victory and asserted that the young player played well.
Earlier Comments Compared to Recent Admiration
Gukesh had been underplayed by Carlsen in a press conference before the tournament commenced. Now, after the match, Carlsen has changed his tone and praised Gukesh's sterling performance.
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