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derSchlussel

Is it theoretically possible for Carlsen to win either of these championships on Tie Break 1 (average opponent rating)?

urk
I think Carlsen's own huge rating did him in with the tiebreak system they used.
derSchlussel

I understand that he lost because of the TB rules, but my question was if it is theorerically possible for him to win with that TB rule. 

macer75
derSchlussel wrote:

I understand that he lost because of the TB rules, but my question was if it is theorerically possible for him to win with that TB rule. 

Yes, if the rest of the opponents he plays are rated significantly higher than those that others who are tied with him play.