Topic: [CHESS] FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2022 - page 18. (Read 3118 times)
It will also be a hassle to adjust. Of course you also have all kinds of similarities and moreover the current world champion (Magnus Carlsen) will not feel like it either. He will then complain that it will cost him too much energy and that it will be at the expense of his level. In a way he is right, but all players suffer from this, right? I don't really understand why they never changed those rules. Now he has a big advantage because he only has to eliminate 1 opponent.
The concept still remains extremely curious. The current world champion in classic chess, Magnus Carlsen, does not have to complete any qualifying series and basically only has to play a final against the challenger who wins this tournament. Firouzja started the tournament very badly and basically eliminated himself with that. The notable name I'm missing from this tournament is Anish Giri. Actually, it should be a normal formula, just like playing football. Protective status is ridiculous.
This format has long been criticized (including by the current champions), but it has historically developed and so far there have been no shifts in changing it. And by the way, if you look deep into history, this is a much better format than it was before - once the current champion appointed his own opponents or could put forward absolutely unrealistic conditions for a duel.
The concept still remains extremely curious. The current world champion in classic chess, Magnus Carlsen, does not have to complete any qualifying series and basically only has to play a final against the challenger who wins this tournament. Firouzja started the tournament very badly and basically eliminated himself with that. The notable name I'm missing from this tournament is Anish Giri. Actually, it should be a normal formula, just like playing football. Protective status is ridiculous.
This format has long been criticized (including by the current champions), but it has historically developed and so far there have been no shifts in changing it. And by the way, if you look deep into history, this is a much better format than it was before - once the current champion appointed his own opponents or could put forward absolutely unrealistic conditions for a duel.
Thank you very much for creating this thread! This is badly needed given the fact that the reputation of chess has been steadily increasing over the years.
With that being said, Nepo has been dominating the candidates again this year. He plays so dynamic and fundamental- even if his opponents are very well prepared, he seems to create ideas on the board which makes further complications.
While there may have been speculations and news regarding Carlsen's withdrawal of the WCC match, I doubt that he will hand it out easily to Nepo, if the latter would win this year again. Though I was specifically rooting for Caruana and Rapport, seeing a rematch between Carlsen and Nepo would still be a fun thing to watch!
With that being said, Nepo has been dominating the candidates again this year. He plays so dynamic and fundamental- even if his opponents are very well prepared, he seems to create ideas on the board which makes further complications.
While there may have been speculations and news regarding Carlsen's withdrawal of the WCC match, I doubt that he will hand it out easily to Nepo, if the latter would win this year again. Though I was specifically rooting for Caruana and Rapport, seeing a rematch between Carlsen and Nepo would still be a fun thing to watch!
My level of play does not allow me to make serious conclusions, but I see that commenting grandmasters who cover this tournament say that the level of the tournament is low. Kramnik, Polgar and some others spoke about this. But this is not Nepomniachtchi's fault - if Firouzja plays 250 games with minute time control at night instead of a normal rest before the game with him, then these are his problems.
The concept still remains extremely curious. The current world champion in classic chess, Magnus Carlsen, does not have to complete any qualifying series and basically only has to play a final against the challenger who wins this tournament. Firouzja started the tournament very badly and basically eliminated himself with that. The notable name I'm missing from this tournament is Anish Giri. Actually, it should be a normal formula, just like playing football. Protective status is ridiculous.
Chess always had good reputation, its just recently it got a bit more popular and been recognized by another generation.
Only Firouzja is a worthy opponent or somehow he finds that potential game less tiresome from an opponent who will be good practice to beat? Must be nice to be so successful you can decline games as not worth your bother
I guess I can understand the preference for more interesting challenges and some people are better to spar against then others whose moves are blunt, slightly arrogant attitude but he's earnt that.
Nakaumura streams games on twitch I think, he would be refused I know Carlsen has played casually vs some relatively minor twitch streams
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Carlsen said last year that he would not defend the title unless Aliza Firouzja was the challenger.
Only Firouzja is a worthy opponent or somehow he finds that potential game less tiresome from an opponent who will be good practice to beat? Must be nice to be so successful you can decline games as not worth your bother
I guess I can understand the preference for more interesting challenges and some people are better to spar against then others whose moves are blunt, slightly arrogant attitude but he's earnt that.Nakaumura streams games on twitch I think, he would be refused I know Carlsen has played casually vs some relatively minor twitch streams
Nepomniachtchi has just beaten Firuja for the second time and I would say that the tournament has already ended ahead of schedule (although given the behavior of Magnus, the importance of second place cannot be denied).If Nepomniachtchi scores 1.5 points in the remaining three games, then this will be an absolute record - at the moment, the record is 9 points.
Magnus has long talked about how he felt happier before he became world champion so he would like to get rid of this burden, but Firouzja (as a representative of the new generation) could motivate him. In recent interviews, he evaded the direct question of whether he would defend the title, but said that "he, like everything else, changes his mind, but if he goes to something for a long time, then no." Looks like he's going to give up title defense after all.
great continuation, last topic was really good
Do you think Carlsen will maintain his word and play only if it is Aliza Firouzja?
why do you think he wants that?
Do you think Carlsen will maintain his word and play only if it is Aliza Firouzja?
why do you think he wants that?
Thank you very much for creating this thread! This is badly needed given the fact that the reputation of chess has been steadily increasing over the years.
With that being said, Nepo has been dominating the candidates again this year. He plays so dynamic and fundamental- even if his opponents are very well prepared, he seems to create ideas on the board which makes further complications.
While there may have been speculations and news regarding Carlsen's withdrawal of the WCC match, I doubt that he will hand it out easily to Nepo, if the latter would win this year again. Though I was specifically rooting for Caruana and Rapport, seeing a rematch between Carlsen and Nepo would still be a fun thing to watch!
With that being said, Nepo has been dominating the candidates again this year. He plays so dynamic and fundamental- even if his opponents are very well prepared, he seems to create ideas on the board which makes further complications.
While there may have been speculations and news regarding Carlsen's withdrawal of the WCC match, I doubt that he will hand it out easily to Nepo, if the latter would win this year again. Though I was specifically rooting for Caruana and Rapport, seeing a rematch between Carlsen and Nepo would still be a fun thing to watch!
Nepomniachtchi has just beaten Firuja for the second time and I would say that the tournament has already ended ahead of schedule (although given the behavior of Magnus, the importance of second place cannot be denied).If Nepomniachtchi scores 1.5 points in the remaining three games, then this will be an absolute record - at the moment, the record is 9 points.
Nepomniachtchi has just beaten Firuja for the second time and I would say that the tournament has already ended ahead of schedule (although given the behavior of Magnus, the importance of second place cannot be denied).If Nepomniachtchi scores 1.5 points in the remaining three games, then this will be an absolute record - at the moment, the record is 9 points.
After yesterday's defeat by Caruana, Nepomniachtchi is 1.5 points ahead and now it is almost guaranteed to win the tournament - there has never been a case in the history of chess when the leader did not win the Candidates Tournament with a 1.5 point advantage. Quotes bookmakers, by the way, are very generous:
Win in tournament Yes No
Nepomniachtchi Jan 1.22 3.80
Nakamura X 4.70 1.15
Ding Liren 10.00 1.03
Caruana F 10.00 1.03
Win in tournament Yes No
Nepomniachtchi Jan 1.22 3.80
Nakamura X 4.70 1.15
Ding Liren 10.00 1.03
Caruana F 10.00 1.03
Continuation of a topic [CHESS] World Championship 2021: Carlsen Vs. Nepomniachtchi that has turned into a global discussion of chess. Now with voting.
So, now the Candidates Tournament is underway, the winner of which will fight against Carlsen. If Carlsen refuses, then the top 2 of the tournament will play the crown among themselves.
https://www.chess.com/article/view/fide-candidates-chess-tournament-2022
Current results: https://www.chess.com/events/2022-fide-candidates-chess-tournament/results
Carlsen said last year that he would not defend the title unless Aliza Firouzja was the challenger. Judging by the table, Firouzja had almost no chance left. Will we see a vacant champion seat at the end of this tournament and a match for the crown without a reigning champion?
So, now the Candidates Tournament is underway, the winner of which will fight against Carlsen. If Carlsen refuses, then the top 2 of the tournament will play the crown among themselves.
https://www.chess.com/article/view/fide-candidates-chess-tournament-2022
Current results: https://www.chess.com/events/2022-fide-candidates-chess-tournament/results
Carlsen said last year that he would not defend the title unless Aliza Firouzja was the challenger. Judging by the table, Firouzja had almost no chance left. Will we see a vacant champion seat at the end of this tournament and a match for the crown without a reigning champion?
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