Russian chess grandmaster Daniil Dubov lost a match at the 2024 World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in New York on Monday after he stopped working to appear on time, stating he had inadvertently fallen asleep.I went to the hotel to rapidly prepare for the video game, however then I dropped off to sleep, Dubov told Norwegian media.
When I woke up, it was too late, so I returned later on and continued playing.When asked by reporters how he handled to drop off to sleep before such a critical match, Dubov stated: I do not know, Im obviously talented.Dubov was set up to deal with American grandmaster Hans Niemann, who implicated the Russian of actively avoiding the match out ofcowardice.Happy to play Dubov in a blitz match under ANY conditions.
I will spend for his travel/accommodation and provide a 10k benefit to a charity of his option if he wins, Niemann wrote on X.Niemann is now set to deal with Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, the reigning seven-time World Blitz Chess Champion, in cases quarterfinals on Tuesday.