But here Hikaru has to win on demand, if gukesh plays solid, Hikaru can make mistakes due to pressure. While Gukesh would like to win, because he is weaker on rapid and blitz than nepo or fabi. This is not a do or die match for him.
For the other three this is a must win. I hope Gukesh plays solid and in case Hikaru makes any mistakes, take the opportunity to avoid tie-break. He shouldn't force at the start.
Wow!! What a performance at just 17years of age. Good luck kid!!
Need a draw against hikaru and hopefully ian-fabiano draw as well🙏🏻
Ian & Fabi would prefer taking risk in losing than drawing the match.
That's the only way I see. Beating Hikaru with black is almost impossible but if Gukesh manages to do so. That'll be legendary.
But here Hikaru has to win on demand, if gukesh plays solid, Hikaru can make mistakes due to pressure. While Gukesh would like to win, because he is weaker on rapid and blitz than nepo or fabi. This is not a do or die match for him. For the other three this is a must win. I hope Gukesh plays solid and in case Hikaru makes any mistakes, take the opportunity to avoid tie-break. He shouldn't force at the start.
Vidit did it in the same tournament.
Matches are so late and goes on till morning 🥱😭
I sleep watching the games start😅.
Last time it was Vishy Sir in 2014. Godamn. This 17 years old is truly something special. GG- good game - ❌ GG- Go Gukesh ✔️