He is the world rapid champion its in his blood after that time pressure
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I didn't see it live but what was Gukesh thinking when he didn't force a draw? Didn't he believe Pragg would convert Rook and pawn + Bishop? Maybe he wanted the spotlight on him? He thought that there was no way he could lose? If I would have kept playing in that situation in a National Team Championship, even if I had won my team would have killed me, that wasn't a 2 results endgame at all
And there I was, sitting at the screen, watching him in utter disbelief as he pulls off an unbelievable stunt in his game versus Gukesh. How he didn't lose in the endgame, I don't know. But one thing I do know: He's got that "Mamba Mentality" in him. That stands out to me as one of the most important traits of a champion, and to me, I think that's even more important than talent. He has got to be one of the most promising young talents today.
What do you guys think? Does he have more potential than Alireza, Gukesh, etc?
And Gukesh, I feel bad for you man.