Not-So-Heartwarming Ceremony: Donchenko Shocks Caruana to Tie for First! | D5

[@Randomthings1210]

They are not even pretending now. Showing sadness in front of another player who played brilliantly to tie for first.

[@petergriffin8767]

Showing sadness because of Fabi's candidate chances, not because he didn't get clear first in the tournament, obviously

[@thomasdequincey5811]

Why should Fabi pretend? He lost. He doesn't have to be happy about it.

[@Randomthings1210]

@@thomasdequincey5811Fabi is absolutely right to be upset. I am talking about the organisers who are supposed to neutral.

[@Phymacss]

@@petergriffin8767he still has next year, it’s not over

[@RupshikkaRajasekaran-if7tu]

Video title undermines Donchenko's brilliant performance and is extremely unprofessional

[@ibgib]

Yes this video title and the presentation were a bit shocking to me. I hadn't watched the stream today and thought the same thing. However I watched in context of the live stream, and it's apparent that this was just a combination of two smaller faux pas: Sabina was a little too sympathetic to Fabi and the title maker perhaps a little too tongue-in-cheek for a separate clip. Sabina's new to me as an interviewer but I've enjoyed her overall performance and she'll learn from this IMO. And the title editor perhaps needs to learn when to be tongue-in-cheek and when not to, which tbf is difficult these days since you get punished if you try to make dry content. Overall still a wonderful production team, but indeed a bizarre video here.

[@harzh9369]

@@ibgib little too sympathetic 😂😂😂? she is tearing up bro...moreever both us championship and this tournament were shambolic and very obviously rigged for fabi to win tournment , using a bunch of us players who are in college or inactive and giving useless byes to give fabi easier opps.

[@dleech86]

I think the title may be an in-joke, reference to something the commentators were laughing about later on in the broadcast .

[@libertas12]

@@RupshikkaRajasekaran-if7tu absolutely. Instead of being celebrated for a great performance Donchenko must feel like the idiot who ruined everybodys day.

[@_KarliWoods]

Fabi looks displeased here, but the title is unprofessional indeed.

[@thomasdequincey5811]

Why is the title unprofessional? I don't understand? The "not so heartwarming" bit refers to the fact the ceremony (if you can even call it that) was rushed and amateurish, with one of the recipients having.a face like because he's so mad at himself for how he lost. Plus, I think both knew the "ceremony" was premature because the Robson/Can game hadn't concluded.

[@ebntje]

Donchenko played a strong game.

[@thomasdequincey5811]

I agree. Donchenko deserved to win. But Fabi doesn't have to be pleased about it.

[@bardiche1989]

This is so funny. The underdog player wins unexpectedly and no genuine smiles from the tournament organisers lmao. What a joke.

[@woosterjeeves]

This was so cringe on the part of the hosts. They seemed pro fabi and were visibly upset. Really awkward for everyone involved.

[@lukefilewalker8757]

Absolute disgrace. Donchenko did amazing. Woman ☕

[@LateCloser]

Why don't you rename the tournament "SLCC's attempt to get Fabi in the Candidates"? And then ban Donchenko for ruining the party, by shockingly trying to win a game of chess.

[@FluxedState]

Why aren’t the hosts bringing some positive energy to this ceremony? What a comeback!

[@guibaterasoad]

If you are organizing a tournament, you can’t play favorites.

[@Josh31891]

This is actually wild. I wanted Fabi to win, but this is borderline shameful. Respectfully, SLCC, do better.

[@pauls.2679]

not very nice to donchenko.

[@brun4775]

Did they have an early presentation because Fabi said he wasn’t going to stay around and wait?

[@synchronium24]

Sounds like it because they said a third player would also be cowinner if he won his game.

[@sherryw1919]

Doesn't sound like Fabi at all, even this upset; he's upset with himself. More likely Donchenko needed to leave. In any case, it was still wrong to do it prematurely.

[@EricMaheu]

Very weird the tone of the ceremony and the fact that it happends when someone still playing could also finishing tie for first. Looked totally unprofessional to me.

[@sherryw1919]

Yasser's right; it was premature & just not right. I'm guessing Donchenko needed to leave but they should have waited. Donchenko was very impressive but my heart breaks for Fabi. He was not "Shocked" imo, just disappointed & a bit angry with himself.

[@erikschlangenauge7514]

The most dissapointing thing is that i Honestly think it is also about Donchenko’s passport… btw the first two WorldChampions in history both german speaking, not to mention all the Openings, theory and some „phrases“ ( make LUFT for the King, Zwischenzug, Zwischenschach, Zugzwang, Gegenspiel…) Germany contributed to the game we all love…

[@synchronium24]

4:18 I certainly would. When a Candidates qualification is on the line, ego and pleasing the fans take a backseat to securing tournament victory.

[@KnightToRemember]

That’s understandable but Fabi surely has immense confidence

[@kfm1242]

Please change the title. You have in your guidelines here that we should be respectful. So should you.

[@harzh9369]

The woman is borderline crying amd yearing up...😂😂😂😂

[@kpNov23]

SLCC is so prejudiced

[@JahacMilfova]

It's hilarious 😂

[@prcbras]

What did I just watch? LMAOOOOO

[@qizhewoniuwangcangsang4553]

Is Fabi allowed to take a bye and get 0.5 and claim he will be leading at the circuit?

[@jacobmcdevitt5849]

Man i love fabi, but this is some bs here.

[@thomasdequincey5811]

The "not so heartwarming" bit refers to Fabi's face/demeanour, the coldness of the "ceremony". It's not St. Louis Chess club taking sides.

[@sherryw1919]

They seemed more sad for Fabi than happy at all for Donchenko. I too was sad for Fabi but the difference is they are pros who should not show favoritism & it appears they couldn't help themselves, knowing & loving Fabi as they clearly do.

[@isaac7272]

Fabi should take a course on how to handle stress. It makes sense that he looks calm on the outside but inside he is very stressed during crucial moment throughout his plays. Hence why he always crumble under pressure. Whenever he wear that heartrate monitor, its always above 150.

[@Updog89]

This is very tacky.

[@joep6706]

What part of the title is everyone so upset with? The not so heartwarming part...or the Donchenko upsets Caruana part?

[@mofe620]

@@joep6706 the opening remarks at the start of the video.

[@michaeloconnor6264]

Cant win them all

[@adityapacharne5688]

Wtf was this 😂