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That's really bad news for Smash. One of the big complaints in the Chess World is how little money there is except for the extremely high level.
December 2, 2024 at 7:04 AM
That's really bad news for Smash. One of the big complaints in the Chess World is how little money there is except for the extremely high level.
That's fine, but will the memes convert into a lot of people getting invested in the game of chess, or this match? Are tons more people going to be watching the games?
Doubtful.
Doubtful.
December 2, 2024 at 7:02 AM
That's fine, but will the memes convert into a lot of people getting invested in the game of chess, or this match? Are tons more people going to be watching the games?
Doubtful.
Doubtful.
Which is kinda an indictment of how bad some of these press conferences can be.
Maybe this is just my POV, but isn't the point of the press conference to get people interested?
I'd challenge you to listen to the 3 minute of that press conference like a newbie, and try not to fall asleep.
Maybe this is just my POV, but isn't the point of the press conference to get people interested?
I'd challenge you to listen to the 3 minute of that press conference like a newbie, and try not to fall asleep.
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December 2, 2024 at 6:47 AM
Which is kinda an indictment of how bad some of these press conferences can be.
Maybe this is just my POV, but isn't the point of the press conference to get people interested?
I'd challenge you to listen to the 3 minute of that press conference like a newbie, and try not to fall asleep.
Maybe this is just my POV, but isn't the point of the press conference to get people interested?
I'd challenge you to listen to the 3 minute of that press conference like a newbie, and try not to fall asleep.
Then you could play in the end game, with just your heavy pieces.
So it's not a perfect analogy but I do get what they're trying to get at.
So it's not a perfect analogy but I do get what they're trying to get at.
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December 2, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Then you could play in the end game, with just your heavy pieces.
So it's not a perfect analogy but I do get what they're trying to get at.
So it's not a perfect analogy but I do get what they're trying to get at.
This is going to make me sound a little pretentious, but from a purely technical standpoint, the knights could still play.
So what you could do is sacrifice both of your knights in order to open up lines for the bishops and Queens, and then sacrifice your bishops to open lines for your rooks.
So what you could do is sacrifice both of your knights in order to open up lines for the bishops and Queens, and then sacrifice your bishops to open lines for your rooks.
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December 2, 2024 at 6:39 AM
This is going to make me sound a little pretentious, but from a purely technical standpoint, the knights could still play.
So what you could do is sacrifice both of your knights in order to open up lines for the bishops and Queens, and then sacrifice your bishops to open lines for your rooks.
So what you could do is sacrifice both of your knights in order to open up lines for the bishops and Queens, and then sacrifice your bishops to open lines for your rooks.
Welp, when you get on a hot streak, you sometimes have to go for it 😜💪
November 30, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Welp, when you get on a hot streak, you sometimes have to go for it 😜💪
Cue Kramnik's brain exploding.
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November 30, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Cue Kramnik's brain exploding.
Please get some rest.
I know that chess is fun, but if you don't get some rest, you will inevitably start to play poorly, and then you'll begin to tilt, and that'll cause you to get angry and want to keep playing until you win, and you won't win, and that'll make you more angry.
Go to bed. 😴
I know that chess is fun, but if you don't get some rest, you will inevitably start to play poorly, and then you'll begin to tilt, and that'll cause you to get angry and want to keep playing until you win, and you won't win, and that'll make you more angry.
Go to bed. 😴
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November 30, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Please get some rest.
I know that chess is fun, but if you don't get some rest, you will inevitably start to play poorly, and then you'll begin to tilt, and that'll cause you to get angry and want to keep playing until you win, and you won't win, and that'll make you more angry.
Go to bed. 😴
I know that chess is fun, but if you don't get some rest, you will inevitably start to play poorly, and then you'll begin to tilt, and that'll cause you to get angry and want to keep playing until you win, and you won't win, and that'll make you more angry.
Go to bed. 😴
Welp, I guess I am just that good. 🤣🤣
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November 29, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Welp, I guess I am just that good. 🤣🤣
Most likely a draw.
Not really based on anything, just the general reality that just tends to be very drawish.
All I hope is that Ding had time to relax, so he doesn't get in time trouble again.
This one's pretty much a big "I don't know.". 🤷
Not really based on anything, just the general reality that just tends to be very drawish.
All I hope is that Ding had time to relax, so he doesn't get in time trouble again.
This one's pretty much a big "I don't know.". 🤷
November 29, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Most likely a draw.
Not really based on anything, just the general reality that just tends to be very drawish.
All I hope is that Ding had time to relax, so he doesn't get in time trouble again.
This one's pretty much a big "I don't know.". 🤷
Not really based on anything, just the general reality that just tends to be very drawish.
All I hope is that Ding had time to relax, so he doesn't get in time trouble again.
This one's pretty much a big "I don't know.". 🤷
Those are some pretty cool pieces!
Very nice! 👍
Very nice! 👍
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November 29, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Those are some pretty cool pieces!
Very nice! 👍
Very nice! 👍
That's a great idea!
Magnus and I approve! 😁👍
Magnus and I approve! 😁👍
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November 29, 2024 at 2:45 AM
That's a great idea!
Magnus and I approve! 😁👍
Magnus and I approve! 😁👍
Nicely done! Keep the good work up!
This goes to show that hard work does pay off!
Soon enough, you will be able to do 40, and then 50.
The tactics will be very strong. 💪
Magnus and I approve!!
This goes to show that hard work does pay off!
Soon enough, you will be able to do 40, and then 50.
The tactics will be very strong. 💪
Magnus and I approve!!
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November 28, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Nicely done! Keep the good work up!
This goes to show that hard work does pay off!
Soon enough, you will be able to do 40, and then 50.
The tactics will be very strong. 💪
Magnus and I approve!!
This goes to show that hard work does pay off!
Soon enough, you will be able to do 40, and then 50.
The tactics will be very strong. 💪
Magnus and I approve!!
I think I just found Kramnik's anonymous account. LMAO! 🤣
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November 28, 2024 at 1:40 AM
I think I just found Kramnik's anonymous account. LMAO! 🤣
Ah yes, the elusive 0-Move Checkmate!
Usually, we don't teach that until you are at least 4,200 Elo.
And part of that rule is you must be at least 6,969 Elo to play it.
Usually, we don't teach that until you are at least 4,200 Elo.
And part of that rule is you must be at least 6,969 Elo to play it.
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November 27, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Ah yes, the elusive 0-Move Checkmate!
Usually, we don't teach that until you are at least 4,200 Elo.
And part of that rule is you must be at least 6,969 Elo to play it.
Usually, we don't teach that until you are at least 4,200 Elo.
And part of that rule is you must be at least 6,969 Elo to play it.
Ah.
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November 26, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Ah.
Wow! That is super far away!
To be fair, I'm in California, so anything that isn't in California is far away to me.
To be fair, I'm in California, so anything that isn't in California is far away to me.
November 26, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Wow! That is super far away!
To be fair, I'm in California, so anything that isn't in California is far away to me.
To be fair, I'm in California, so anything that isn't in California is far away to me.
You aren't the only one.
Unfortunately, FIDE is not the greatest at promoting.
It would be nice if FIDE had a well-liked, highly respected legend from the challenging country to help hype up the event buuut... OH WAIT! THEY DO!!
Vishy Anand is literally the Deputy President of FIDE!
Terrible. 😡
Unfortunately, FIDE is not the greatest at promoting.
It would be nice if FIDE had a well-liked, highly respected legend from the challenging country to help hype up the event buuut... OH WAIT! THEY DO!!
Vishy Anand is literally the Deputy President of FIDE!
Terrible. 😡
November 26, 2024 at 4:04 PM
You aren't the only one.
Unfortunately, FIDE is not the greatest at promoting.
It would be nice if FIDE had a well-liked, highly respected legend from the challenging country to help hype up the event buuut... OH WAIT! THEY DO!!
Vishy Anand is literally the Deputy President of FIDE!
Terrible. 😡
Unfortunately, FIDE is not the greatest at promoting.
It would be nice if FIDE had a well-liked, highly respected legend from the challenging country to help hype up the event buuut... OH WAIT! THEY DO!!
Vishy Anand is literally the Deputy President of FIDE!
Terrible. 😡
If he does get a win, he still isn't out of the woods. As we saw in the first game, while Gukesh is amazing at calculating, he has a large weakness when the time gets low.
He would not be helped by faster time controls.
Will be watching with great anticipation. 😀
He would not be helped by faster time controls.
Will be watching with great anticipation. 😀
November 26, 2024 at 3:57 PM
If he does get a win, he still isn't out of the woods. As we saw in the first game, while Gukesh is amazing at calculating, he has a large weakness when the time gets low.
He would not be helped by faster time controls.
Will be watching with great anticipation. 😀
He would not be helped by faster time controls.
Will be watching with great anticipation. 😀
The tech bros are conspiring against chess!! 🤣
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November 26, 2024 at 12:20 AM
The tech bros are conspiring against chess!! 🤣
Small correction: *Pretentious* Chess nerds get so mad when you call it a horse.
Normal chess nerds find it funny.
Horsey goes BRRRRRRRRRR!!!
Normal chess nerds find it funny.
Horsey goes BRRRRRRRRRR!!!
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November 26, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Small correction: *Pretentious* Chess nerds get so mad when you call it a horse.
Normal chess nerds find it funny.
Horsey goes BRRRRRRRRRR!!!
Normal chess nerds find it funny.
Horsey goes BRRRRRRRRRR!!!
To be fair, I kinda did, but I don't think there is a need to brag.
As one Hans Niemann put it, "The chess speaks for itself"
As one Hans Niemann put it, "The chess speaks for itself"
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November 25, 2024 at 8:37 PM
To be fair, I kinda did, but I don't think there is a need to brag.
As one Hans Niemann put it, "The chess speaks for itself"
As one Hans Niemann put it, "The chess speaks for itself"