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Here’s the point…when people have a good day against Aronian, they win. When people have a good day against Carlsen, they draw.
Magnus is inevitable!!!
Beating Kramnik often and comfortably is my personal litmus test for a top player’s fiery attacking ability. So far only Shirov, engines, and Anand were able to.
When Magnus is able to do that, I’ll read his resume again. 🙂
Aronian tried to score a point against someone perceived as the “weak” man; who can blame him … and it’s cost him. Carlsen now doesn’t have to take any risks unless fireworks happen elsewhere.
Glad he eventually entered the Candidates, else we would have been talking about his absence for the next two years.
This tournament needs fireworks from here on in …. ind not players limping in for the cash.
Carlsen doesn’t have to be fiery, beat any particular individual on a regular basis or worry about limping to a finish. All he has to do is come first, and be boringly consistent at doing it. So far, so good. I’m sensing a pattern.