World number 1 Magnus Carlson has been given a difficult time in the ongoing Norway Chess while ruling world champion Gukesh. Carlson has 15 points after nine rounds with a game to go and is closely with Gukesh (14.5 points). “My tournament was slightly over after the loss against Gukesh,” Carlson told Tech Tech.“It was good to win against Fabiano Caruana but it was not very inspiring.” He also takes that he was “physically more mentally tired.”After losing to Gukesh, Carlsen lost his cool because he broke his fist on the table, and let an exaggerated sigh out: “Oh my God.”Carlson later revealed that he was considering quitting playing classical chess. “I don’t think that (the game against Gukesh, not the event) was fun. I have to consider how to avoid it … maybe I should stop playing a completely classical chess,” he said. “It was not fun for me at all. In general I think I have played well in the tournament, but I don’t think it’s fun playing. I am not worried about my level.”Before the final round on Friday evening, Karlsen and Gukesh just separate half points. One of them has high possibilities, will win the title. Gukesh will take Karuana, while Magnus Carlson Arjun will lock the horn against the Ericasi.After winning the game against Karuana, Carlson said on Chess24, “Honestly, if I finished the game against Gukesh and then really played a good tournament, it could matter to me a lot.”“Now regardless of such care that it would be like stumbling in a win. Just as there is a very good chance that I do not win the tournament, but it will not make a huge difference for me honestly. “The dream of playing a really good tournament exploded with that game (against Gukesh). Of course I want to win, but it’s not as important.”
