Fabiano Caruana

World No.3

“Of course, especially in the tournament situation where every game is so critical, I wish I have won without a rook blunder like this, but it’s normal when someone’s all on time, even Magnus to get nervous and to make mistakes.

About finishing the tournament, I just want to make it to the final four somehow. I don’t know how, but that’s the goal. Because in Rapid I was never in contention. It also doesn’t feel good, some major disappointments are normal, but when you’re never in contention from the first round — it doesn’t feel so great. So, at least I’m in contention now. And that’s a nice feel.”