John Fawole
@oyeyemifawole.bsky.social
International Business Scholar
2x Nigeria Chess Champion
Founder: BruvsChess Media
2x Nigeria Chess Champion
Founder: BruvsChess Media
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December 27, 2024 at 12:11 PM
If you only protect agreeable words, free speech isn’t free at all.
Good luck to everyone competing in the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in NYC! Still scratching my head over scheduling such a major event during the Christmas/New Year holidays.
December 26, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Good luck to everyone competing in the World Rapid & Blitz Championship in NYC! Still scratching my head over scheduling such a major event during the Christmas/New Year holidays.
Hearts are palpitating as the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 reaches its climax. Game 13 ends in a draw and #DingGukesh is locked at 6.5-6.5. One final classical game remains before potential tiebreakers.
Who will claim the crown?
Who will claim the crown?
December 11, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Hearts are palpitating as the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 reaches its climax. Game 13 ends in a draw and #DingGukesh is locked at 6.5-6.5. One final classical game remains before potential tiebreakers.
Who will claim the crown?
Who will claim the crown?
Noe catching up on R12 recap of #DingGukesh
December 10, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Noe catching up on R12 recap of #DingGukesh
Difficult to call, but #DingGukesh might skip tiebreaks entirely. Keeping the eyes on Games 13 & 14, they could deliver the deciding moment.
December 10, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Difficult to call, but #DingGukesh might skip tiebreaks entirely. Keeping the eyes on Games 13 & 14, they could deliver the deciding moment.
Ding will be alright. If he bounces back, he is twice as lucky. Time to shift focus to the #NigeriaChessChamp
December 8, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Ding will be alright. If he bounces back, he is twice as lucky. Time to shift focus to the #NigeriaChessChamp
If Ding is playing just to draw every game, it’s a flawed strategy. Refusing to take risks against a talent like Gukesh can be the quickest path to defeat. #DingGukesh
December 8, 2024 at 1:37 PM
If Ding is playing just to draw every game, it’s a flawed strategy. Refusing to take risks against a talent like Gukesh can be the quickest path to defeat. #DingGukesh
Woke up to the shocking news that Ding lost Game 11—glad I missed the live horror. This new generation led by Gukesh isn’t holding back. #DingGukesh
December 8, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Woke up to the shocking news that Ding lost Game 11—glad I missed the live horror. This new generation led by Gukesh isn’t holding back. #DingGukesh
Ni Hua was in Nigeria for the 2006 FISU World University Chess Championship. I remember seeing him and Bu Xiangzhi at Eko Hotels.
Reflecting on this makes me feel like I have been in this game for years. #DingGukesh
Reflecting on this makes me feel like I have been in this game for years. #DingGukesh
December 4, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Ni Hua was in Nigeria for the 2006 FISU World University Chess Championship. I remember seeing him and Bu Xiangzhi at Eko Hotels.
Reflecting on this makes me feel like I have been in this game for years. #DingGukesh
Reflecting on this makes me feel like I have been in this game for years. #DingGukesh
Rapport and Hua have a tough task ahead of them right now. Ding needs to defend comfortably with black and secure a victory with white. While most fans are eager for fireworks, playing it safe is his priority. #DingGukesh
December 4, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Rapport and Hua have a tough task ahead of them right now. Ding needs to defend comfortably with black and secure a victory with white. While most fans are eager for fireworks, playing it safe is his priority. #DingGukesh
Fabiano Caruana (2805) is playing in the St. Louis Masters as the top seed with about 105 rating points difference between him and the second-seeded GM Ray Robson (2700). He is taking a lot of risks, in my opinion.
December 3, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Fabiano Caruana (2805) is playing in the St. Louis Masters as the top seed with about 105 rating points difference between him and the second-seeded GM Ray Robson (2700). He is taking a lot of risks, in my opinion.
Seems like yesterday. 8 years gone by. #FawoleAwards
December 2, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Seems like yesterday. 8 years gone by. #FawoleAwards
On this day 8 years ago, Magnus Carlsen played Qh6+!!, one of the most powerful moves ever made in chess history, to defend his crown as World Chess Champion.
November 30, 2024 at 4:11 PM
On this day 8 years ago, Magnus Carlsen played Qh6+!!, one of the most powerful moves ever made in chess history, to defend his crown as World Chess Champion.
Ding Liren is playing it safe in #DingGukesh, avoiding risks and not pushing when he has a slight edge.
November 30, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Ding Liren is playing it safe in #DingGukesh, avoiding risks and not pushing when he has a slight edge.
Some strategies in the Art of War by Sun Tzu that can apply to #DingGukesh
1. Appear weak when strong and strong when weak.
2. Also, feign disorder to lure the enemy into a false sense of security.
1. Appear weak when strong and strong when weak.
2. Also, feign disorder to lure the enemy into a false sense of security.
November 26, 2024 at 2:49 AM
Some strategies in the Art of War by Sun Tzu that can apply to #DingGukesh
1. Appear weak when strong and strong when weak.
2. Also, feign disorder to lure the enemy into a false sense of security.
1. Appear weak when strong and strong when weak.
2. Also, feign disorder to lure the enemy into a false sense of security.
To think some believe Ding is the underdog in the match is laughable. #DingGukesh
November 25, 2024 at 2:45 PM
To think some believe Ding is the underdog in the match is laughable. #DingGukesh
Reposted by John Fawole
Match formats:
2004 Classical WCh Leko-Kramnik 0-1
1993 FIDE WCh Timman-Karpov 0-1
1969 Spassky-Petrosian 0-1
1958 Smyslov-Botvinnik 0-1
1957 Botvinnik-Smyslov 0-1
1954 Smyslov-Botvinnik 0-1
1927 Capablanca-Alekhine 0-1
1907 Marshall-Lasker 0-1
1897 Steinitz-Lasker 0-1
1886 Zukertort-Steinitz 0-1
2004 Classical WCh Leko-Kramnik 0-1
1993 FIDE WCh Timman-Karpov 0-1
1969 Spassky-Petrosian 0-1
1958 Smyslov-Botvinnik 0-1
1957 Botvinnik-Smyslov 0-1
1954 Smyslov-Botvinnik 0-1
1927 Capablanca-Alekhine 0-1
1907 Marshall-Lasker 0-1
1897 Steinitz-Lasker 0-1
1886 Zukertort-Steinitz 0-1
November 25, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Match formats:
2004 Classical WCh Leko-Kramnik 0-1
1993 FIDE WCh Timman-Karpov 0-1
1969 Spassky-Petrosian 0-1
1958 Smyslov-Botvinnik 0-1
1957 Botvinnik-Smyslov 0-1
1954 Smyslov-Botvinnik 0-1
1927 Capablanca-Alekhine 0-1
1907 Marshall-Lasker 0-1
1897 Steinitz-Lasker 0-1
1886 Zukertort-Steinitz 0-1
2004 Classical WCh Leko-Kramnik 0-1
1993 FIDE WCh Timman-Karpov 0-1
1969 Spassky-Petrosian 0-1
1958 Smyslov-Botvinnik 0-1
1957 Botvinnik-Smyslov 0-1
1954 Smyslov-Botvinnik 0-1
1927 Capablanca-Alekhine 0-1
1907 Marshall-Lasker 0-1
1897 Steinitz-Lasker 0-1
1886 Zukertort-Steinitz 0-1
We are in the “Otilo” moment in game 1. #DingGukesh
November 25, 2024 at 1:05 PM
We are in the “Otilo” moment in game 1. #DingGukesh
Chess enthusiasts, can you recall any instances in FIDE World Chess Championship history where the player with the black pieces won the first round? #DingGukesh
November 25, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Chess enthusiasts, can you recall any instances in FIDE World Chess Championship history where the player with the black pieces won the first round? #DingGukesh
31. Qxh7 is a tempting error. #DingGukesh
November 25, 2024 at 12:39 PM
31. Qxh7 is a tempting error. #DingGukesh
it will be interesting to see how Gukesh handles the pressure. #DingGukesh
November 25, 2024 at 12:11 PM
it will be interesting to see how Gukesh handles the pressure. #DingGukesh
Why are people in doubt when Ding Liren mentioned that he just started preparing for the world championship three weeks ago? #DingGukesh
November 23, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Why are people in doubt when Ding Liren mentioned that he just started preparing for the world championship three weeks ago? #DingGukesh
A new distraction has arrived for the next three weeks. #DingGukesh
November 23, 2024 at 11:46 AM
A new distraction has arrived for the next three weeks. #DingGukesh
The argument about GOAT in Chess is Baseless.
Chess evolves. Players today have access to sophisticated engines, extensive databases, and opening theory that past champions couldn't even dream of. Comparing players across eras is like comparing apples to oranges. (1/8)
Chess evolves. Players today have access to sophisticated engines, extensive databases, and opening theory that past champions couldn't even dream of. Comparing players across eras is like comparing apples to oranges. (1/8)
November 15, 2024 at 6:09 AM
The argument about GOAT in Chess is Baseless.
Chess evolves. Players today have access to sophisticated engines, extensive databases, and opening theory that past champions couldn't even dream of. Comparing players across eras is like comparing apples to oranges. (1/8)
Chess evolves. Players today have access to sophisticated engines, extensive databases, and opening theory that past champions couldn't even dream of. Comparing players across eras is like comparing apples to oranges. (1/8)