Facing the Chaos: An Inside Look at My First Candidates Tournament

🔥My preparation and mental training helped me face the pressure and chaos of the tournament.

🏆The game against Vidit settled me down and boosted my confidence.

⏰Facing time pressure was daunting, but I focused on making intuitive moves and managed to hold my own.

🧠Rook A7 was an intuitive move that helped me counter my opponent's threats and gain an advantage.

🌟Overall, my first Candidates Tournament was a challenging but rewarding experience that taught me valuable lessons and helped me grow as a player.

How did you handle the pressure and chaos of the tournament?

—I prepared myself mentally and was ready to face the challenges. I focused on staying calm and making the best moves.

Which game was the turning point for you in the tournament?

—The game against Vidit settled me down and gave me confidence. It was a tough game, but I managed to hold my own.

How did you deal with time pressure during the games?

—I stayed focused and made intuitive moves under time pressure. It was challenging, but I managed to handle it.

What was your strategy for countering your opponent's threats?

—I relied on my intuition and made moves like Rook A7 to counter threats and gain an advantage.

What did you learn from your first Candidates Tournament?

—The tournament was a valuable learning experience. I faced tough opponents and learned to stay focused and make intuitive moves in challenging situations.

03:30Facing the Chaos: My first Candidates Tournament was a challenging but rewarding experience.

08:00The game against Vidit settled me down and boosted my confidence.

12:00Despite time pressure, I made intuitive moves and managed to hold my own.

14:00Rook A7 was an intuitive move that helped me counter my opponent's threats.

15:00Overall, the tournament taught me valuable lessons and helped me grow as a player.