I'm Mikheil Panchulidze from Tbilisi. I should have played faster and I did not manage this - maybe because I was tired.
My opponent was taller and slower than me, so the fast game would be the best tactics from my side. I was not able to do that and this is why I lost.
But I managed to make it to the final round; unfortunately I did not win, but this motivates me to exercise more and come back next year.
My name is Vakhtang Kadaria, and I was born in Senaki. I was not sure I could make it to the finals, I was thinking I would be in the top 4. Only when the final game started,
I became very confident and managed to show my best. It was not easy as Panchulidze is a very experienced player. But I won and this makes me very happy.
In the final round I had my tactics and this helped me to win. Actually, I am a more physical player and this is also a reason why I won.
Winning this competition is very important for me as I will represent my country in the USA. I will do whatever possible to show good results at the World Final in Alcatraz.