CAMAGÜEY.- The Grand Master Carlos Daniel Albornoz (2566 points ELO) has made history in the elite group of the 54th Memorial Capablanca, since after achieving only a point of five possible in the first round, knew how to reap two and a half points during the second stage to finish in the fourth place.

After what happened in the Hall of the Ambassadors of the Habana Libre Hotel, the current national champion talked with Adelante Digital about his first experience among the "monsters" of the "Capablanca".

"Although I had not gone as expected in my last two tournaments, I had many expectations for this" Capablanca ", as it was my first performance in the elite group, and I knew that all people would be pending my result. I prepared myself with great tranquility, I knew that my rivals were very good, but not invincible. I studied before each one of them, I checked their last games and I detected some of their weaknesses. "

-Why then a torn with three defeats in a row?

- I do not know what happened to me at the beginning, perhaps the tension of the first days affected me. I have not yet analyzed the games carefully, but I consider that the psychological part harmed me. However, once I broke the ice with the boards before Yuri everything changed. After adding, my game stabilized and the quality of my games improved quantity.

- How could you get out of that pothole in such a short time?

- My coach supported me on the psychological side and gave me several tips that served me a lot. I also raised the affection of people who sent me messages, that certainly motivated me.

- This is probably the biggest challenge of your short career, how do you evaluate it?

- Every round was played at a high level, but no doubt Ivanchuk was above. No rival was accessible, because they played to win me. They were more experienced, so I cared for everyone equally. Yes, I went out to beat them, too. In front of Ivanchuk I did not have a good result, perhaps because I had the great illusion of "scratching" some point or making tables. That influenced both results, I wanted to take the opportunity to win, but he was very careful and did not allow it. The victory in front of me is my best memory. However, what I experienced in the tournament, the good and the bad, was a positive experience for my training.

- "Capablanca" is the past for Carlos Daniel, because he already thinks about his next competitive challenges.

- The next commitment will be a Central American in El Salvador that gives two seats to the World Cup, there I hope to get one. It will be difficult, but not impossible; as always, I'll try to play my best chess.