‘A relief that it was over’: China No. 1 Wei Yi on ‘long break’ after Candidates

In an exclusive interaction with TimesofIndia.com, China’s No. 1 Wei Yi opens up about the exhaustion of competing in his maiden Candidates Tournament, describing the end of the gruelling 14-round event as a relief. The Grandmaster reflects on his performance in Cyprus, the pressures of elite chess, why players sometimes need extended breaks to recover, and more.