Duda almost made a brilliant comeback
"Obviously a huge relief now. This is right out of the playbook of what feels like every tournament last year after the first few ones. It seems like I am cruising then there is one bad moment and it all falls apart." - Magnus Carlsen on winning the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Charity Cup.
"It's been a very tiring day. It's some miracle that actually I managed to win so many games today, that the event was decided in blitz. I feel as if I played very good chess. It's kind of unexpected. When I thought I had a chance in Blitz, I collapsed," - Jan-Krzysztof Duda on his performance in the second set of the Finals.
Carlsen - Duda: 3.5-2.5
Duda started the day with a loss against Carlsen. Although he had numerous opportunities to save the game.
Duda - Carlsen, Game 1
19.Nc3 e3 20.Bxe3 fxe3 21.Qxe3 returning the material by rapidly completing the development was the way to go for White. 19.Qxe4 worsened things Bd5 20.Qd3 f3 21.Be3 fxg2. White's kingside crumbled quickly.
Duda struck back immediately in the second game. It was a rough and bumpy win for him. The score was level at 1-1. Then came Duda's masterpiece in the third game.
Duda - Carlsen, Game 3
Duda made his intentions clear 10.b4. After a miss by Duda, Carlsen presented him with another opportunity.
Duda did not miss this time. Can you find out the finish for White? This win allowed Duda to take 1-2 lead.
The fourth game ended in a solid draw arising out of Petroff's Defense. Thus, Duda won the second set 1.5-2.5 which means tie-breaks were enforced. Carlsen won both Blitz tie-breaks 5 minutes + 3 seconds increment, to win the second set 3.5-2.5 of the Finals and the tournament.
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