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What Happened At The CANDIDATES? Fabiano's Highlights

May 2, 2024
Professional chess player Fabiano Caruana discusses highlights from the recent Candidates tournament, including preparation, players like Hikaru, Abasov, Alireza, Nepo, Gukesh, and Pragg, and the upcoming World Championship match. The podcast delves into emotional journeys, decisive game moments, strategic openings, player performances, time pressure in tournaments, and Ding's psychological state post-World Championship.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effective time management crucial for tournament success.
  • Physical health can impact performance in competitive chess.

Deep dives

Viddit's Roller Coaster Performance

Viddit's tournament was marked by ups and downs. He started impressively, drawing against an opponent, then winning against Hikaru with the Black pieces. However, he faced setbacks as well, such as losing to Prague Nanda in a crucial game. His performance fluctuated throughout the tournament, with moments of brilliance and moments of struggle. Time management was a factor needing improvement, with critical decisions being rushed at times, affecting the outcomes of key games.

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