Carlsen Goes Kaboom In Qatar

GM Magnus Carlsen's style is often described as "universal" and today we saw the more thermal part of that universe. (Photo: David Llada for Qatar Masters Open.)
"Today I felt like playing a sharp game," Carlsen said when he saw the "red flags" in Li Chao's position. "Once in a while I feel up to the challenge. It was a very strange struggle at first. We were both making waiting moves. When I had the chance I just went for it. I don't know if it was correct by any means."
Did he agree with GM Vladimir Kramnik's statement that it's easier to play against 2700s since their style is more expected?
"Maybe, but also playing through Li Chao's games before the round today, I realized that I don't understand the way that he plays at all."