The spectators however were apparently deprived of the most exciting part of the game.Įvent organizers as well as chess players are now facing the existential chess dilemma: what is more important - the final outcome of the tournament (and a need to play it safe) or a gladiator approach, where you attack with a high probability of getting slaughtered by a more cautious but skillful opponent. a post-game interview, visibly relieved Dubov, known for his creative skills and fighting spirit, explained that he was worse during the game and hence very happy with a draw. “No! No! No!,” - cried David Hess, who called the game for .Ĭhess-news, a provocative Russian-language chess site, rushed to state that ” chess is never going to be a sport, if rules stay the same”. Streamers React to the Deplorable Dubov - Shakh DrawJust as chess commentators zoomed in on a promising Dubov - Shakh game at the Tata Steel Masters last night (interesting structure, very zigzagged dynamics, time trouble, Dubov at the board), the players shook hands and discussed the outcome of the endgame that never happened.ĭaniil Dubov during the post-game interview after the game at Tata SteelĬommentators on chess sites ranging from to Levitov chess screamed in awe: what apparently happened in the game was as if the arbiter in a soccer game had cancelled the tie breaks and announced the draw instead.
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