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As we reported, Levon Aronian made a quick 18-move draw against D Gukesh in the final round of WR Chess Masters 2023. Ian Nepomniachtchi won a long battle against Vincent Keymmer to make the Playoffs a three-way battle. Aronian won all three Playoff games to win become champion. Gukesh beat Nepomniachtchi and shared second place with him.
Levon Aronian on how he felt winning the WR Chess Masters 2023: "I am very, very happy. It's a great thing to win tournaments, very enjoyable. I recommend it. I thought if I am not in the right mood to play for a win, you know to give it all, and I wasn't because I had two very stressful days. I thought you know I should make a short draw, and then I will be more relaxed in the rapid section."
"I think it's rather stupid to consider that you are better than anybody in rapid. You know, we are all good players, but I thought I will be more relaxed, so this was my plan," he added on whether he thought he is bettter than Gukesh in Rapid.
The following interviews were conducted by our colleague immediately after the tournament. They give you an impression of the opinions and mood of the participants of the WR Masters.
Levon Aronian wins WR Chess Masters 2023 | Interview with the winner
"Learnings from Wijk Aan Zee helped me a lot" - Gukesh on finishing joint second
"For the first time I saw Gukesh as a human!" - Anish Giri
Wesley So videobombs Praggnanandhaa's WR Masters 2023 Round-up interview
"Can we make the tiebreaks for tomorrow?" - Nepo after winning a marathon against Keymer
A closing ceremony like no other! Extremely relaxed at WR Chess Masters 2023
A fan meets Yasser Seirawan after 40 years
Live commentary of WR Chess Masters 2023 R9 by GMs Yasser Seirawan and Elisabeth Pähtz
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