Chess

[DarthFed]

Naka has been the better player thus far in bullet. The increment helps anyone against Naka, he is too fast and deadly in bullet otherwise.

 

[DarthFed]

Still a 5 point deficit with about 25 minutes left. Quick Carlsen victories seem to follow every time Naka wins a game

 

[DarthFed]

Magnus ended up winning the match 14.5-10.5. Breaking it up by the different time controls it was +2, +3, and -1 in 5 minutes +2 increment, 3 minutes + 2 increment and 1 minute +1 increment.

 

[Federberg]

He is just a beast

 

[DarthFed]

The World Championship match between Carlsen and Karjakin starts in less than 10 days. Match is 12 games and takes place in NYC.

Obviously Carlsen is the overwhelming favorite. The classical chess score is 4-1 Carlsen with 16 draws. Any predictions? I think Carlsen will win by at least +2.

 

[Federberg]

I think the same. I know that blitz battle against Hikaru isn't a pointer, but he looked like an absolute killer in that. Just punishing. He looks mentally ready. He's not ready to tolerate any sort of loss. I almost feel sorry for Sergey

 

[Federberg]

giddy up! Expecting a boring draw today. Feeling each other out. Thoughts?

Can't wait to see the openings that will be argued over in this match. Surely Sergey isn't going to just go for Sicilians as a response to e4, and Queens Indians for d4?

 

[DarthFed]

If the colors were reversed I might expect a boring draw. I doubt Carlsen will want to waste a white game with a quick draw.

It will be interesting to see Karjakin's approach. As a huge underdog going into the match you might have 2 polar opposite philosophies to start

1. Go crazy aggressive to try to take the early lead and then try to play extremely solid to get a bunch of draws and put the pressure on Carlsen
2. Play solid, try to get a bunch of easy draws and turn this into a 6 or 7 game match where anything can happen.

I think with Karjakin he is more likely to aim for the 2nd scenario. He's not a very aggressive/tactical player by nature, at least not one you would expect has the capability of just blowing Carlsen off the board.

 

[Federberg]

Ah! I didn't know who was going to have the white pieces to start. By the way, is it going to be shown free on the main online sites or do we have to pay those fkrs?

 

[DarthFed]

I'd assume it's free somewhere. Chess.com probably will have it, at least I hope.

 

[Federberg]

Wow! Sergey's stammer is shockingly bad. I used to have a terrible stutter when I was a kid, but I had extensive speech therapy. I feel for him. It's an absolute nightmare. I still remember the horrifying anticipation before I had to read aloud in class.

 

[Federberg]

https://chess24.com/en/read/news/carlsen-i-ll-punch-him-until-he-finally-knocks-over

 

[Federberg]

Oh! wow! for the first time ever the chess24 website has gone down. Looks like someone has launched a denial of service attack on them. It's too much of a coincidence

 

[Federberg]

fks sakes. I was forced to pay the $15 and it's crap. Crap I tell you. I'm not happy

 

[DarthFed]

Wow! Sergey's stammer is shockingly bad. I used to have a terrible stutter when I was a kid, but I had extensive speech therapy. I feel for him. It's an absolute nightmare. I still remember the horrifying anticipation before I had to read aloud in class.

Wow, never knew that about him. Unlike tennis and all other sports I pretty much have never heard the best chess players speak. Not a spectator sport and they aren't interviewed so frequently.

 

[DarthFed]

It doesn't look like chess.com is showing it for free unfortunately. I still have a paid membership at ICC and am following the game there.

Pretty active game after only 10 moves.

 

[Federberg]

y I can see it on ICC and you can watch Robin Van Kampen on youtube

 

[DarthFed]

And 9 moves later there have been a ton of pieces traded and it's tough picturing either side having much chance to break through here.

 

[Federberg]

Agreed. If Magnus is able to squeeze blood from this stone, I'll be super impressed

 

[DarthFed]

If ever a 12 game match would be over after 1 game it'd be a situation where Karjakin loses a game like this. I don't think it's happening but with Carlsen's prowess in quiet positions I don't blame him for trying.