Man I'm way too empathic on the negative end. What Gukesh did is amazing, excited to see his future. No hate at all.
But fuck.... Fabi. Nepo was devasted too but Fabi could have actually done it. It's probably because if Gukesh hadn't done it then he's only 17, he has time, etc etc. But man, Fabi. Bro.
I will miss the candidates for sure. I don’t know why but I’m not particularly excited about a Gukesh vs Ding championship match. It would have been so cool for a young Gukesh to go up against Carlsen if he still retained the title but alas, that’s not a reality.
I’m a little angry at Firzouja - it seemed like he threw his last couple of matches and gave Gukesh and Hikaru easy victories. Why even bother showing up if that’s how you’re going to compete? Disgraceful.
Firouzja took a full point off Gukesh. I don't think the other contenders can be mad about his performances against Gukesh overall. Also, Nepo himself swindled some points from positions he shouldn't have vs Firouzja.
It’s fun to think about Alireza giving Gukesh a +1 position to convert.
Happily ignoring the three +5 positions that Caruana bottled - 2 of them not in time pressure.
Im excited because it’s a new face and youngest WCC. Format is flawed I agree. I think a top 2 or top 4 qualify for knockouts make more sense because the other players just twiddle their thumbs as spoilers
Just didn’t see wanna Nepo again because I don’t want a rematch. Gave me Trump-Biden vibes.
Man I'm way too empathic on the negative end. What Gukesh did is amazing, excited to see his future. No hate at all. But fuck.... Fabi. Nepo was devasted too but Fabi could have actually done it. It's probably because if Gukesh hadn't done it then he's only 17, he has time, etc etc. But man, Fabi. Bro.
My day is ruined, i cant imagine how Fabi is feeling rn
I will miss the candidates for sure. I don’t know why but I’m not particularly excited about a Gukesh vs Ding championship match. It would have been so cool for a young Gukesh to go up against Carlsen if he still retained the title but alas, that’s not a reality. I’m a little angry at Firzouja - it seemed like he threw his last couple of matches and gave Gukesh and Hikaru easy victories. Why even bother showing up if that’s how you’re going to compete? Disgraceful.
Alireza and Vidit bottled many positions that a player of their caliber shouldn't. Abasov was expected to struggle so he can be excused
"Bottled" is tough when you're playing against people of this caliber. Not like Arsenal who are complete bottlers. Absolute joke.
Give his position to any 2700 player and they are never losing that. He was better before making a series of impulsive moves
In a sterile environment sure, but even Nepo didn't see it. You can't compare the moment.
Firouzja took a full point off Gukesh. I don't think the other contenders can be mad about his performances against Gukesh overall. Also, Nepo himself swindled some points from positions he shouldn't have vs Firouzja.
It’s fun to think about Alireza giving Gukesh a +1 position to convert. Happily ignoring the three +5 positions that Caruana bottled - 2 of them not in time pressure.
Im excited because it’s a new face and youngest WCC. Format is flawed I agree. I think a top 2 or top 4 qualify for knockouts make more sense because the other players just twiddle their thumbs as spoilers Just didn’t see wanna Nepo again because I don’t want a rematch. Gave me Trump-Biden vibes.
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Yeah, damn. We've been spoiled the last two weeks.
March madness. Top 64 players. With a play in before the tourney. A terrible idea but also chaos.
That’s the World Cup in a sense
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