For a person used to adulations since he was 13 years old, the new chess champion of the world was slowly taking in what he had just done.
Chennai: Magnus Carlsen was in a daze. For a person used to adulations since he was 13 years old, the new chess champion of the world was slowly taking in what he had just done. Neither did he go over the top in celebrations nor did he fail to realise the importance of his achievement.
Carlsen was modest at an hour of greatest joy and expressed the respect he had for Viswanathan Anand. The Norwegian added: “The series was a tough battle and I would like to take some responsibility for the mistakes Anand made. He was a great champion.“
The Norwegian also had kind words for India. “I felt comfortable here. The event was great, greater than all the other events I have played. My experience here was beyond my expectations. Thank you very much and I'm sorry for the way the match ended,“ he added.
Carlsen experienced the full fury of Indian photographers and reporters after the press conference.
Even in Norway he wouldn't be under so much pressure to stay on his feet as everyone jostled for a piece of the new world champion.
State police officials and his personal security officer had a torrid time to get him out of the media scrum.
The world champion’s dad Henrik was a proud man. “After a tough week, we have a moment to celebrate. The victory is great for Magnus and Norway.
We will be carrying home incredible memories.
Thank you India for your wonderful hospitality,” he said.
Carlsen Sr admitted that he started dreaming about his son’s coronation as world champion one day when the chess prodigy was 13 years old.
“At that stage, even people like Kasparov started talking about Carlsen’s potential. So I knew my son would achieve something special,” he said.
( Source : dc )
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