World champion Carlsen capped a near-flawless efficiency with a complete win over younger Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi within the Julius Bär Technology Cup on Sept. 25. Although the youthful gamers had been robust within the early parts of the generational conflict arrange at this event, Carlsen purposefully performed an “anti-youngster” strategy whereas additionally crushing the gamers in his personal age group.
He solely misplaced two video games in the complete event: the one he resigned after two strikes towards Hans Niemann, the participant he’s implicitly accused of dishonest lately, and one within the quarterfinals towards Levon Aronian, a sequence he later went on to win by a rating of 3-1. With 29 video games performed in complete, this was an unbelievable efficiency even by his requirements.
Ninteen-year-old Arjun Erigaisi additionally had an incredible occasion and deservedly made all of it the way in which to the grand last. At present ranked #24 on the earth with an ELO of 2725, enjoying at his peak he was a formidable opponent for everybody within the competitors besides Carlsen, who was unstoppable. The world champion gained the two-legged finals in dominant style, profitable on each days with two straight victories and a draw.
Carlsen’s solely correct defeat on the event got here within the quarterfinals towards Levon Aronian, in a sequence he gained 3-1. His different loss got here towards Niemann within the preliminary spherical the place he resigned in protest after simply two strikes performed. It was a monstrous efficiency towards elite-level opposition, but the world champion was “removed from happy” along with his total play. He additionally mentioned this about his total technique within the post-match interview:
“I’d say that I’m pleased with the opening selections that I made, the technique I had from a psychological perspective… Now I’m enjoying youthful and youthful gamers, it is smart to make use of some completely different methods as they catch up!”
Carlsen’s additionally hinted that he can have extra to say concerning the Niemann affair, “perhaps tomorrow, perhaps within the subsequent couple of days.”
The chess world retains ready with bated breath for a decision on the matter of an implicit dishonest accusation at an over-the-board occasion with no sign of ending. Although there was hypothesis that Carlsen has seen insider data from chess.com’s aspect as a part of the lately introduced buyout of the Play Magnus Group, CEO Daniel Rensch has gone on document saying that is not the case.
With this victory, Carlsen has acquired a dominant lead within the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour, plus a assured invitation to the following Main occasion within the competitors. Subsequent up is one other “common” occasion, much like this one, slated to happen between Oct. 14 and 21.
