What exactly was in your mind when you made that last move of the 11th game and the match ended in a draw?
Mainly, you were tense. You know internally that half a point is enough. You have to forget that and play a normal game of chess which wasn't easy because he went for my favourite opening.
I was a bit worried when he took upon f5 but then slowly I found the queen manoeuvre - Queen f4 and then things started to look up. After taking one of his Bishops, I moved my King. After that King move, I knew I was safe.
When he moved his Bishop, I knew maybe a draw was coming. Indeed, he offered a draw, and I immediately stretched my hand.
Well, I was really happy. I was so relieved when it finally ended.
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In the 11th game, did you think of the possibility of the match going to a tie-break?
It crossed my mind, but I decided not to think about it.
I read that you and your team went and had masala dosa that night.
It is quite funny. We went to an Indian restaurant and it turned out that the gentleman also had a south Indian restaurant. So he offered to bring some masala dosa for all of us! It was very nice. For the first time after three weeks, we were not in a hurry. We were all very relaxed!
After you became World No 1, you gifted a necklace to Aruna. This time, what is the gift?
I will try and think of something!
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