How about that Nepomniachtchi huh? Killing it. I hope Fabi catches up. Also I was hoping Rapport would do better not that he's crashing and burning but ya know. Mostly I like his suits.

Also lol what at Karjaken getting the Boot for saying he likes Russia in Russia vs Ukraine.

Chess is cool. I mean fide and such isn't of course but oh well.

Talk to me about this board game I'm overly obse with please. If you want.

  • Wildgrapes [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    I was definitely fingers crossed for Ding. I feel like he's genuinely one of the best but his time in under COVID has kept him from playing as many people as he needs to really get the experience he needs.

    As far as Fabiano goes he's obviously also such a strong player. I think in a 1:1 mat h with nepo for instance he'd win. But definitely getting in his own head here at this tournament. Like he had a strong looking position today vs Nepo but missed it. Now I think the move he needed to find there was weird so I can't blame him so to speak but I guess that's what you gotta find if you're gonna be the best.

    I really don't know about Magnus playing people. I feel like the last cycle or two he's said simil like ohh maybe I won't defend. I definitely think Nepo is the person he'll be least inter in defending against tho.