EPTIn other news, 128 player FIDE KO starts in Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday. The top two finishers will join Anand, Caruana, Nakamura, and 3 other undetermined players in the 2016 candidates tournament.
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calgar
United States1277 Posts
In other news, 128 player FIDE KO starts in Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday. The top two finishers will join Anand, Caruana, Nakamura, and 3 other undetermined players in the 2016 candidates tournament. | ||
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don_kyuhote
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I know for sure it's Caruana's first, but I wasn't sure about Nakamura. | ||
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calgar
United States1277 Posts
On September 10 2015 10:17 don_kyuhote wrote: It's his first, and he's also world #2 right now so probably one of the favorites. Here's to hoping he tanks!Is this the 1st time Nakamura plays in the candidates? I know for sure it's Caruana's first, but I wasn't sure about Nakamura. | ||
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KelsierSC
United Kingdom10443 Posts
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Fighter
Korea (South)1531 Posts
On September 11 2015 22:47 calgar wrote: It's his first, and he's also world #2 right now so probably one of the favorites. Here's to hoping he tanks! Heh, it's funny how even us Americans often root against Nakamura. | ||
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KelsierSC
United Kingdom10443 Posts
I think Eljanov is like my chess mentor , I love how solid his play is, just been studying a bunch of his games and it's how I want to play. | ||
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calgar
United States1277 Posts
On September 30 2015 07:17 KelsierSC wrote: +11 -0 =17 isn't a rivalry I really like Naka but I understand some people will find his manner abrasive. A lot of Carlsen fans don't like him because of the supposed rivalry there.  | ||
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don_kyuhote
3006 Posts
Svidler made the Candidates. Pretty happy, because I'm a fan of him. | ||
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Janifer
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Reptilia
Chile913 Posts
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vndestiny
Singapore3441 Posts
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calgar
United States1277 Posts
Millionaire Chess in Las Vegas, NV starts today with Nakamura, Caruana, and So (trying to defend his title) among the favorites to win. https://millionairechess.com/live | ||
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marvellosity
United Kingdom36161 Posts
I was even material up/winning when he ran out of time. *pleased look* edit: twice! 2-0 ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/W9hjA87.png) | ||
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Aylear
Norway3988 Posts
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marvellosity
United Kingdom36161 Posts
On October 13 2015 22:48 Aylear wrote: Man, definite congratulations for beating a GM, even if you weren't playing chess at the time. hey, bona fide queen trap right there! :p (i know what you mean) | ||
Plexa
Aotearoa39261 Posts
This was a neat game | ||
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Aylear
Norway3988 Posts
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Mafe
Germany5966 Posts
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xM(Z
Romania5296 Posts
live in ~45min | ||
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don_kyuhote
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