Tata Steel Masters (Wijk aan Zee) 2021

[Ian Rout]

https://www.chessbomb.com/arena/2021...randelius_Nils
A Fresh idea (at least at this level) 6.Qd3!?

Not entirely. In my database Caruana has played it twice and it's also been played by Vitiugov, Harikrishna, Fedoseev, Najer, Anton and several others. Vallejo Pons seems to be the biggest fan, dating back to 2013 but there is a prior appearance in the 2008 Belgian championship.

[Metro]

https://www.chessbomb.com/arena/2021...randelius_Nils
A Fresh idea (at least at this level) 6.Qd3!?

I thought 6.Qd3 looks new at this level.I don't think Carlsen will be too concerned about winning the event at this stage.He should be happy with 8 points.

[Desmond]

I thought 6.Qd3 looks new at this level.I don't think Carlsen will be too concerned about winning the event at this stage.He should be happy with 8 points.

Carlsen is still yet to play 2 of the 3 leaders (Giri and Caruana). So if he does wins some more games there's a good chance the leaders won't be on a huge + score.
Coupled with Carlsen being still yet to play MVL, you could say Carlsen has one of the hardest finishes to the event, MVL's results to date notwithstanding.