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However, as the tournament progressed, GES found his footing. With each match, he gained confidence, significantly improving his gameplay from the first to the crucial moments of the latter games. His ability to adapt and push through the nerves ultimately led him to victory, marking a defining moment in his career and solidifying his position among the chess elite.
Keeping Promises: The Leap of Faith
Beyond his monumental chess achievement, GES made a commitment to his coach. Following his historic win at the world championship, he followed through on a promise that was, for him, equally monumental: to face his fear of heights by bungee jumping in Singapore.