[CHESS] FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2022

[Zackgeno96]

The world championships in speed chess and rapid will be held in Kazakhstan next week. Not known to many people, but almost the entire world top will participate in this. Last year it was a surprise that Carlse was unable to win both parts, and then a young talent from Uzbekistan won. There is a live stream throughout the day with commentary from very strong chess players such as Peter Svidler. Carlsen will still be looking for revenge after his disappointment last week. There is also a separate section for women.

[ufaiz50]

The world championships in speed chess and rapid will be held in Kazakhstan next week. Not known to many people, but almost the entire world top will participate in this. Last year it was a surprise that Carlse was unable to win both parts, and then a young talent from Uzbekistan won. There is a live stream throughout the day with commentary from very strong chess players such as Peter Svidler. Carlsen will still be looking for revenge after his disappointment last week. There is also a separate section for women.

What a strange date to still hold this tournament, just before Christmas and New Year's Eve? Chess is of course a very free and independent profession, which is the advantage. I don't know who the favorites are to win this tournament, but what I have read is that Carlsen is in conflict with certain organizations. He demonstratively gave up against a German player some time ago, because he suspected him of cheating. It has become very discredited and the reputation of the player from Germany has been seriously damaged.

[Lucasgabd]

The world championships in speed chess and rapid will be held in Kazakhstan next week. Not known to many people, but almost the entire world top will participate in this. Last year it was a surprise that Carlse was unable to win both parts, and then a young talent from Uzbekistan won. There is a live stream throughout the day with commentary from very strong chess players such as Peter Svidler. Carlsen will still be looking for revenge after his disappointment last week. There is also a separate section for women.

What a strange date to still hold this tournament, just before Christmas and New Year's Eve? Chess is of course a very free and independent profession, which is the advantage. I don't know who the favorites are to win this tournament, but what I have read is that Carlsen is in conflict with certain organizations. He demonstratively gave up against a German player some time ago, because he suspected him of cheating. It has become very discredited and the reputation of the player from Germany has been seriously damaged.

it's a weird date for a big tournament, indeed

I find that speed chess and normal chess are almost like two totally different games
the skills needed to beat on each are quite different too

[qwertyup23]

The world championships in speed chess and rapid will be held in Kazakhstan next week. Not known to many people, but almost the entire world top will participate in this. Last year it was a surprise that Carlse was unable to win both parts, and then a young talent from Uzbekistan won. There is a live stream throughout the day with commentary from very strong chess players such as Peter Svidler. Carlsen will still be looking for revenge after his disappointment last week. There is also a separate section for women.

What a strange date to still hold this tournament, just before Christmas and New Year's Eve? Chess is of course a very free and independent profession, which is the advantage. I don't know who the favorites are to win this tournament, but what I have read is that Carlsen is in conflict with certain organizations. He demonstratively gave up against a German player some time ago, because he suspected him of cheating. It has become very discredited and the reputation of the player from Germany has been seriously damaged.

it's a weird date for a big tournament, indeed

I find that speed chess and normal chess are almost like two totally different games
the skills needed to beat on each are quite different too

Thank you very much for this information- but yea, I do agree that they held this tournament in a very weird date. In between Christmas and New Year where most people are busy, I hope it gains traction on the viewers as most would be very occupied at this time.

Speed chess and normal chess are two different worlds apart. In speed chess, not only do you have to recognize pattern in the openings but you must also based your move mostly on instincts as time is of the essence in this game format. In normal chess, it is more of tactics and technique where you should be playing 90-99% of the top moves in order to garner that advantage over your opponent.

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Looks like it's been held around Christmas for a few years now. Strange choice, but maybe otherwise it is quite difficult with the planning of the tournament calendar. You also have tournaments and competitions throughout the year in which all the top players participate. Calrsen always seems to me to be the favorite for every tournament he enters, but last year we saw that the competition is huge. Nakamura is also very good and fast at speed chess. He also won the mini match against Carlsen yesterday for some kind of championship. Last year's talent who became World Champion came from Kazakhstan, I wonder if you can also bet on these games.

[Lucasgabd]

do you know if this tournament will be available online for people to check?
would be interesting to follow the games or at least check the PGNs on lichess

[qwertyup23]

What are your thoughts on Magnus winning the three (3) coveted titles- Rapid, Blitz, and Classical Championships? I guess it pretty much sums up that he is indeed the GOAT of chess ever since the retirement of Kasparov. He won Rapid and Blitz respectively for three times now. He has indeed cemented himself as the best chess player to ever walk this Earth!

What are your thoughts on his retirement for over-the-board chess for one (1) year? He mentioned in an interview that he will not be active for a year BUT he will continue to participate in online tournaments.

[dothebeats]

What are your thoughts on Magnus winning the three (3) coveted titles- Rapid, Blitz, and Classical Championships? I guess it pretty much sums up that he is indeed the GOAT of chess ever since the retirement of Kasparov. He won Rapid and Blitz respectively for three times now. He has indeed cemented himself as the best chess player to ever walk this Earth!

There's really not much to say about Magnus winning these world championships. We all know by now that this man is legendary in all things chess. I guess it will take a few years before he is bested by someone else. Nepo, Nakamura, and So are some of the players that I have in mind which can better Magnus one of these days, most especially So because Magnus acknowledged the guy's ability to turn a losing position to a very favorable one a few times now.

We're lucky to witness one of the greats of chess in the flesh. And while he may be the world champion, there are a lot of things that he does that a lot of normal people can relate, which is why this dude is a champion in all respects.

What are your thoughts on his retirement for over-the-board chess for one (1) year? He mentioned in an interview that he will not be active for a year BUT he will continue to participate in online tournaments.

Guess it's a shame that he no longer wants OTB tournaments, and I get him because online tournaments are a lot easier to hold, and tournament bodies can issue laptops/computers that are literally airgapped and connected only to one secure server for tournament proceeds. The issue of cheating in OTB tournaments has always been there, and it only made headlines because of the recent allegations against GM Hans Niemann. Lots of GMs have shared their experiences with OTB tournaments and the same theme can be extracted from each one of the testimonials: lack of actual security on the players themselves which can help facilitate cheating through small devices inserted in clothing or even the player's body themselves.

[Lucasgabd]

What are your thoughts on his retirement for over-the-board chess for one (1) year? He mentioned in an interview that he will not be active for a year BUT he will continue to participate in online tournaments.

let the man rest
he's young and deserves to live life

I think he has great chances of coming back to OTB tournaments in the future but at this point he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone.
he could take some rest, travel, whatever and come back in 1, 2 or 5 years.
maybe at this point there'll be another player his level.

[Shamm]

What are your thoughts on his retirement for over-the-board chess for one (1) year? He mentioned in an interview that he will not be active for a year BUT he will continue to participate in online tournaments.

let the man rest
he's young and deserves to live life

I think he has great chances of coming back to OTB tournaments in the future but at this point he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone.
he could take some rest, travel, whatever and come back in 1, 2 or 5 years.
maybe at this point there'll be another player his level.

if he do that then we can not force him not to do that but one thing I assure. If he gonna play online tournament then I think there's a big reason why he choose that I think once he play online he can focus his family and do what he want to do. But if he want to rest and do anything what he want and came back next 2 years then I think he can do it again and win all he need is he must practice inorder to forgot.

[Casdinyard]

What are your thoughts on his retirement for over-the-board chess for one (1) year? He mentioned in an interview that he will not be active for a year BUT he will continue to participate in online tournaments.

let the man rest
he's young and deserves to live life

I think he has great chances of coming back to OTB tournaments in the future but at this point he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone.
he could take some rest, travel, whatever and come back in 1, 2 or 5 years.
maybe at this point there'll be another player his level.

if he do that then we can not force him not to do that but one thing I assure. If he gonna play online tournament then I think there's a big reason why he choose that I think once he play online he can focus his family and do what he want to do. But if he want to rest and do anything what he want and came back next 2 years then I think he can do it again and win all he need is he must practice inorder to forgot.

He does have the power to choose whether or not he is to play chess OTB and afaik he did attend the games where he bagged the crown and reclaimed his throne. But going back to the subject, Unlike Kasparov who has already cemented himself in the ranks of the Gods, Magnus, and Hikaru for that matter still has more to prove to the people and to their fellow GMs. These two are still in their prime and has probably haven't reached their peak yet, so it only makes sense for Magnus to play more OTB as much as possible. Earning reputation and public acclaim with every win he will bag.

[Lucasgabd]

but do you think Magnus will stop playing at all?
he'll probably come back to competing OTB again in some years
no shame in taking a break for a couple years if he keeps studying.

[Casdinyard]

but do you think Magnus will stop playing at all?
he'll probably come back to competing OTB again in some years
no shame in taking a break for a couple years if he keeps studying.

Of course he'll come back. OTB chess is as essential and substantial to Carlsen as breathing. He'll be nothing without it. He knows that much and is probably making some sort of strat to maximize his comebacks. His games against Niemann took a toll on his mental, regardless if Hans cheated or not, so this buffer of his is important in order to remain sharp and deadly in chess. Going back though, I think it'll be best for him to publicize himself more by streaming his online games, disguising it as live chess tutorials so people become more aware of the game.

[Lucasgabd]

but do you think Magnus will stop playing at all?
he'll probably come back to competing OTB again in some years
no shame in taking a break for a couple years if he keeps studying.

Of course he'll come back. OTB chess is as essential and substantial to Carlsen as breathing. He'll be nothing without it. He knows that much and is probably making some sort of strat to maximize his comebacks. His games against Niemann took a toll on his mental, regardless if Hans cheated or not, so this buffer of his is important in order to remain sharp and deadly in chess. Going back though, I think it'll be best for him to publicize himself more by streaming his online games, disguising it as live chess tutorials so people become more aware of the game.

I think the same
it's always quiet before the storm
he's probably just taking a break and will make a huge comeback in the future

we'll see

I wonder if we'll have someone beating Carlsen one day.

[Zackgeno96]

Carlsen is a pleasure player. He plays chess because he likes it. Not just for money or business like many other pros do. Much has been said and written about Hans Niemann. Whether he ever cheated can no longer be proven, at least not with hard evidence. You can only make assumptions, but on that basis you cannot exclude someone from the chess federation. And Niemann will of course never let himself be caught and will not take any risks. Soon the Tata steel chess tournament will start, in which Carlsen will also participate. He is the favorite there, but we also get a number of players from the absolute world top. It is also the strongest regular chess tournament in the world.

[Lucasgabd]

Carlsen is a pleasure player. He plays chess because he likes it. Not just for money or business like many other pros do. Much has been said and written about Hans Niemann. Whether he ever cheated can no longer be proven, at least not with hard evidence. You can only make assumptions, but on that basis you cannot exclude someone from the chess federation. And Niemann will of course never let himself be caught and will not take any risks. Soon the Tata steel chess tournament will start, in which Carlsen will also participate. He is the favorite there, but we also get a number of players from the absolute world top. It is also the strongest regular chess tournament in the world.

I agree
and also imagine how much pressure the world puts on him now after all the victories and trophies
that's why I say we should let him rest a bit and do what he wants

c'mon...

[Zackgeno96]

Today the first round of the heavily occupied tournament in Wijk Aan Zee started. Carlsen - Aronian has now ended in a fairly boring draw. But we often see such results in these tournaments, and we will see a lot of draws in this round. There are not that many boards in the strongest group where a color is much better. Carlsen has already said he will not make any statements in relation to accusing Hans Niemann of cheating. Who is not present at this tournament. Maybe for the best, I think Carlsen wouldn't play otherwise and probably other players wouldn't either. The Niemann case is far from over and will continue. He also filed a $100 million claim.

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Today the first round of the heavily occupied tournament in Wijk Aan Zee started. Carlsen - Aronian has now ended in a fairly boring draw. But we often see such results in these tournaments, and we will see a lot of draws in this round. There are not that many boards in the strongest group where a color is much better. Carlsen has already said he will not make any statements in relation to accusing Hans Niemann of cheating. Who is not present at this tournament. Maybe for the best, I think Carlsen wouldn't play otherwise and probably other players wouldn't either. The Niemann case is far from over and will continue. He also filed a $100 million claim.

These types of matches often end in a draw. Carlsen with white also had trouble today against Aronian. I think Aronian is the oldest player in this field, which is quite unique. He is only 40 years old. Aronian lost his then wife a few years ago, who had died in a traffic accident. He has a new girlfriend and seems to have revived his chess life as well. But I don't think he belongs to the real world top anymore. There is also a kind of B group in this tournament, but I think there is little interest in that. Those are players who are normally not even among the best 70 in the world. Extra measures have also been taken against cheating, which has been discredited by the actions of Niemann from the USA.

[Lucasgabd]

never heard about Aronian before so I went to check
seems like Levon Grigori Aronian is an Armenian chess master

here's his wikipedia page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levon_Aronian

he had the number 2 position in 2014 on FIDE ranking
quite impressive

[dothebeats]

never heard about Aronian before so I went to check
seems like Levon Grigori Aronian is an Armenian chess master

here's his wikipedia page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levon_Aronian

he had the number 2 position in 2014 on FIDE ranking
quite impressive

This guy's been playing Carlsen for years, and most aggressive strategies and styles were attributed to him because of how he takes the center and focus every piece in there for his development. He doesn't shy away from early trades just to further his development. I think Hikaru once said in his stream that Aronian is one of the few players he know that attacks with black pieces and does not care defending at all. I think that aggressiveness is what earned him his rank because not everyone is prepared for such a tactic in today's day and age when sacrificing pieces to gain development is rare.