SHAKHRIYAR MAMEDYAROV: “MY FATHER ASKED ME WHY I DID NOT WIN THE SECOND GAME”
Speaking about his opponent in the next stage, Mamedyarov said that in any case it will not be a weak player: “The main thing is to stay in the tournament and showing your best. It does not matter with whom you play in 1/4 final stage – it will be a very strong opponent. Both Andreikin and Karjakin are very famous players with many accomplishments. Everyone wants to be in the final”.
One of the main supporters of Shakhriyar in this tournament is his father Gamid. Mamedyarov said this the presence of his father helps him a lot: “My father is also my coach. From the early age he developed my interest in chess. He was helping me until I reached 2700 rating. I play much more confidently when he is nearby – he waits a victory from me in every game. Draw was sufficient for me in the second game with Caruana. But after the game my father asked me: “You were probably winning there, why did you agree for a draw? (laughing).”
Baku World Cup 2015 Press service.
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