Magnus Carlsen is world champion in the tradition of memorable sports chess. But the world Cup in London also shows that in the chess world, not everything is in order. A comment from Holger Hank.
From a purely sporting this world Cup was a disappointment. Twelve times, Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana competed against each other. Twelve times the result was the same: a draw. Although the draw is part of chess as the king and Queen and if there are two almost perfect game to compete at the end of opponents against each other, then the points of division is the logical result. But twelve is a draw in the series are also for the most devoted Fans a review. Fabiano Caruana has demonstrated that he plays on par with the Superstar from Norway, but – currently at least – no better. The London-often tired-looking, Carlsen now knows that his competitors – Caruana as primus inter pares – in the meantime can keep up.
The level of risk
Speaking Of Magnus Carlsen. He is sometimes strangely passive way of playing, especially with the white pieces – the Fans in the London downright angry. And even as he was better, he filed the Hand on a draw – only because he hoped to be able to chess with less risk to the title. An ultra-pragmatic decision, which is startling for the officials now. Because of the “Slow Sport”, chess is only interesting if there is a winner. The world Cup mode should therefore be reconsidered. Instead of only twelve games, you could play 16 or more games – then the player could take a bigger risk. To is more quickly play a game of chess in the world Cup final, is another Option.
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DW editor Holger Hank: “chess is not currently well positioned, despite Carlsen”
That Magnus Carlson was able to wrestle his Challenger, Fabiano Caruana, at the end, are expected to forward to the chess officials. Since the tele-genes Norwegians is, the tradition of memorable sports chess kingdoms around the world to great interest. The Sport is currently booming, especially in India and the United States. The world Cup in London but has also shown that the world chess Federation, FIDE, taking advantage of this opportunity. In particular, the Internet, the statement deprived the sport of Chess is a good transfer. However, the FIDE had in this world Cup (two years ago) difficulties in organizing Online broadcasting of their Premium product. Again and again, technical problems and the duration of the dispute is around the copyrights to the Live transmission of the trains – professional media Marketing is different. In addition, there was in London a much too little space for spectators.
Overall, the sport of Chess is not set up despite the flagship of Magnus Carlsen, currently, well, in order to develop as a niche sport for wise heads. Interest has also proved this world Cup. The newly elected President of the world chess Federation FIDE, the Russian Arkady Dvorkovich, now has its hands full. Professionalism and transparency are necessary, so also it is interesting chess, if once the day comes that Magnus Carlsen is the world champion.
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The great chess Showdown: Carlsen against CaruanaThe world champion enters the stage
All eyes on Magnus Carlsen: The Norwegian title defender enters the stage and is concentrated. Before the decisive duel with a Challenger, Fabiano Caruana, a photographer awaits him-crowd.
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The great chess Showdown: Carlsen against CaruanaThe great strength
The duel Carlsen-Caruana goes into overtime: After the opponents have twelve times played in a draw, the decision will be in the playoff. Almost a penalty shoot-out in a game of chess. The players mobilize the last reserves.
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The great chess Showdown: Carlsen against CaruanaThe paradoxical discipline
Quickly a complex discipline is chess: You must be well-considered, but nevertheless move quickly. It’s actually a contradiction, but the Grand master master this balancing act. Quickly pull, and yet do not make mistakes is the motto.
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The great chess Showdown: Carlsen against CaruanaThe speed of thought or belly person?
Magnus Carlsen is a genius. But what exactly is the secret of its success? He thinks just faster than others? Has he stored for every Situation, a tactical variant in the head? Or he has an exceptional game-Intuition and act from the belly? Only he knows the answer.
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The great chess Showdown: Carlsen against CaruanaCarlsen freezing
In a competitive first four rounds, the champion retains the nerves. Magnus Carlsen is Fabiano Caruana again and again, forcing him on the Defensive. And at the end of the guided tour: 1:0 stands for Carlsen.
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The great chess Showdown: Carlsen against CaruanaA world in Black-and-white
The chess Board loses its meaning: There is only Black against white. And also in the second game Carlsen is the ruler of this world. Like a noose be tightening around the opponent Caruana. The 2:0 is the logical consequence.
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The great chess Showdown: Carlsen against CaruanaIn the cul-de-SAC
Fabiano Caruana is known for its rich variety known. His game is partly aggressive – only on the Board, mind you. However, in this Tiebreak, he pushes to its limits: As Carlsen defends clever and is very solid.
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The great chess Showdown: Carlsen against CaruanaThe game is over!
Magnus Carlsen leaves nothing more to chance: in the third round, Fabiano Caruana can pose a threat to the defending champion. Approximately an hour, the two fight a duel, but Carlsen is not to beat on this day – 3:0! The Norwegians remain the champion of the world. And to deserve this.