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Colin Calderwood
I honestly don't know if this is an Alan Partridge style skit, or genuine comment.
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Chess World Championship
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ringo
Tim Sherwood
Pleasantly surprised to see this thread dragged back up the board. Disappointed Carlsen didn't push for a win in the last game given the time position. It has been reasonably interesting in so much as 12 draws can be.
Now they get to play for £500,000 each in four games of rapid chess tiebreaker - which seems like a reasonable hourly rate.
Assuming that it doesn't go to the blitz games - or the possibly inappropriately titled Armageddon decider. (As I understand it there are no nukes involved, although I may have misread the rules. Now that would be entertaining, but not good for London.)
Now they get to play for £500,000 each in four games of rapid chess tiebreaker - which seems like a reasonable hourly rate.
Assuming that it doesn't go to the blitz games - or the possibly inappropriately titled Armageddon decider. (As I understand it there are no nukes involved, although I may have misread the rules. Now that would be entertaining, but not good for London.)
SpurMeUp
Gary Stevens
I've enjoyed the games. Although draws they've been interesting ones. Can't blame Carlsen too much for easing off in the final game, he's that much better in the rapid games, he wasn't going to go out on a limb. Is the rapid game tomorrow? Is each one played on different days?
ringo
Tim Sherwood
It's all tomorrow. Rapid - then blitz if no result -and then Armageddon. KO 3pm. Would expect Carlsen to win in the rapids.
SpurMeUp
Gary Stevens
So we'll find out who the World Champ is today! Recomend tuning in for anyone slightly interested, should be more 'action' and immediate than the normal length games! Some good streams with Grand Masters explaining whats going on, on chess.com and chess24.com
Nice warm up to the Milan game!
Kandi1977
Garth Crooks
Except that with rapid and especially blitz, there is now way you manage to keep up with the game. Suddenly it's check mate, and you have no idea how! Hahaha.
I enjoy the regular chess, as I can follow it, and try to figure out what moves might be good.
SpurMeUp
Gary Stevens
Still some time for them to explain whats going on!
ringo
Tim Sherwood
Svidler's commentary is always good. Three GMs for free is good value. Miss Jan though.
SpurMeUp
Gary Stevens
Been playing chess while there is no sport.
Will try to watch the Candidates Tournament next week. One of the few 'sporting' events that won't be called off. If you can call fellas frowning at a wooden board sport. It will decide who gets to challenge Carlsen for Grand Master.
Will try to watch the Candidates Tournament next week. One of the few 'sporting' events that won't be called off. If you can call fellas frowning at a wooden board sport. It will decide who gets to challenge Carlsen for Grand Master.
SpurMeUp
Gary Stevens
Live now! Don't all wet yourself with excitement https://www.chess.com/events/2020-candidates-chess-tournament
The French guy could be a good outside bet, as well as the top rated Russian. He's playing at home, which at the moment, with all the virus hysteria has to be a big big advantage. Ding is also a good player with a chance.
The French guy could be a good outside bet, as well as the top rated Russian. He's playing at home, which at the moment, with all the virus hysteria has to be a big big advantage. Ding is also a good player with a chance.
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SpurMeUp
Gary Stevens
Problem with top-top-top level chess is they don't take risks. Their level is so high any weakness is punished. It leads to symmetrical positions and draws - not as exciting as inferior chess. Still, it is something to watch, and try and follow 
This Candidates tournament is like the World Cup effectively, to see who plays in the final. To see who will face off with the World Champion.
This Candidates tournament is like the World Cup effectively, to see who plays in the final. To see who will face off with the World Champion.
Kandi1977
Garth Crooks
Trouser-gate at the Rapid Chess World Championship!
FIDE contemplating throwing Magnus Carlsen, 17 times world champion, out of the tournament because he's wearing a pair of black jeans!
Another player that was wearing something that imitated a pair of washed out jeans, was excused, because they were chinos, that was made to look like jeans.
What an absolute farce!
FIDE contemplating throwing Magnus Carlsen, 17 times world champion, out of the tournament because he's wearing a pair of black jeans!
Another player that was wearing something that imitated a pair of washed out jeans, was excused, because they were chinos, that was made to look like jeans.
What an absolute farce!
Daisuk
Nayim
It's so ridiculous it's hard to comprehend, but I guess to be expected from FIDE who loves to enforce their nitpicky flimflam rules.
Kandi1977
Garth Crooks
It's ridiculous in a lot of ways. On one hand, you could argue it's childish from Carlsen withdrawing from all future FIDE competitions, although this isn't about the trousers. It's has been a long ongoing conflict.
But on the other hand, FIDE have shoot themselves in the foot. They profit a lot more from Carlsen than he does from them. He makes a brickload of money from his other projects and tournaments, and he doesn't need more titles.
Will be interesting to see how this pans out.
One thing is sure, he's totally ruined the TV concept for Norwegian broadcasters NRK and TV2, as very few will watch these shows when Carlsen isn't playing, and they won't get the license to show the Freestyle tournaments.