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On November 22 2013 23:41 vndestiny wrote:So what's Carlsen FIDE rating gonna be in Dec ? Also, congratulation to the youngest no.1 chess player in the world, the current no.1 rating player in the world, the highest peak elo player in history, and now the undisputed World Champion, Magnus Carlsen 
Kasparow was younger than Carlsen when he got his first title. Still very impressive obviously 
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On November 23 2013 00:19 Mandalor wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 23:41 vndestiny wrote:So what's Carlsen FIDE rating gonna be in Dec ? Also, congratulation to the youngest no.1 chess player in the world, the current no.1 rating player in the world, the highest peak elo player in history, and now the undisputed World Champion, Magnus Carlsen Kasparow was younger than Carlsen when he got his first title. Still very impressive obviously
Kasparov remains youngest world champion, but Carlsen was the youngest to be rated number 1.
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Congratulations to Carlsen! Simply too good.
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Its been awesome to follow this championship as a Norwegian. The viewership the match has gotten is insane. It beat prestige football matches (Or soccer as some would call it) here. I just hope chess becomes more mainstream, and it might considering its a perfect format to watch/follow online (I am one of those that believe TV is a dying medium).
What do you guys think, will it remain a niché sport?
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Congrats to Carlsen, unfortunately I missed the last game :/
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On November 23 2013 01:31 Ravnemesteren wrote:
Its been awesome to follow this championship as a Norwegian. The viewership the match has gotten is insane. It beat prestige football matches (Or soccer as some would call it) here. I just hope chess becomes more mainstream, and it might considering its a perfect format to watch/follow online (I am one of those that believe TV is a dying medium).
What do you guys think, will it remain a niché sport?
Unfortunately I dont think so because populars sports need "action".
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On November 23 2013 01:35 Kleinmuuhg wrote:Show nested quote +On November 23 2013 01:31 Ravnemesteren wrote:
Its been awesome to follow this championship as a Norwegian. The viewership the match has gotten is insane. It beat prestige football matches (Or soccer as some would call it) here. I just hope chess becomes more mainstream, and it might considering its a perfect format to watch/follow online (I am one of those that believe TV is a dying medium).
What do you guys think, will it remain a niché sport?
Unfortunately I dont think so because populars sports need "action".
Not to mention this is the biggest stage of chess. It's sorta like the superbowl or any sports finals, the viewership will skyrocket.
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On November 23 2013 02:01 TerranMan wrote:Show nested quote +On November 23 2013 01:35 Kleinmuuhg wrote:On November 23 2013 01:31 Ravnemesteren wrote:
Its been awesome to follow this championship as a Norwegian. The viewership the match has gotten is insane. It beat prestige football matches (Or soccer as some would call it) here. I just hope chess becomes more mainstream, and it might considering its a perfect format to watch/follow online (I am one of those that believe TV is a dying medium).
What do you guys think, will it remain a niché sport?
Unfortunately I dont think so because populars sports need "action". Not to mention this is the biggest stage of chess. It's sorta like the superbowl or any sports finals, the viewership will skyrocket.
Especially for the countries with "national pride" involved. Not to mention the Norwegian football has been in a pretty miserable state for a long time.
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Congrats Carlsen! Well deserved win.
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On November 23 2013 02:27 Acrofales wrote:Show nested quote +On November 23 2013 02:01 TerranMan wrote:On November 23 2013 01:35 Kleinmuuhg wrote:On November 23 2013 01:31 Ravnemesteren wrote:
Its been awesome to follow this championship as a Norwegian. The viewership the match has gotten is insane. It beat prestige football matches (Or soccer as some would call it) here. I just hope chess becomes more mainstream, and it might considering its a perfect format to watch/follow online (I am one of those that believe TV is a dying medium).
What do you guys think, will it remain a niché sport?
Unfortunately I dont think so because populars sports need "action". Not to mention this is the biggest stage of chess. It's sorta like the superbowl or any sports finals, the viewership will skyrocket. Especially for the countries with "national pride" involved. Not to mention the Norwegian football has been in a pretty miserable state for a long time.
True, but historically, the viewership was still insane. Even when Norwegian football was doing well, or better, (like when defeating Brazil in national team games, even though Brazil was a much stronger country in that sport), it wasnt as succesful all over the country. And it seems part of this success comes from the fact that alot more women saw it as interesting.
But I have to agree that national pride is a big factor. I have been looking for international news stories while the match was going on, and ofcourse indian and norwegian news had alot more coverage. But the match still showed that the sport has potential to create interest. Chess do not fit TV formats well, even though it was on national TV here, but in the foreseeable future, when the internet generation becomes the majority, it might become more popular. Its just my hope though. Personally I had the matches on in the background while working, and it was perfect for that, tabbing back and forth now and then.
Maybe I am too optimistic. I have had chess a hobby since I was a kid, I just want this great game gets more coverage. Sports with a more intellectual approach in general should get more coverage. But that might be a biased opinion since I have never been that interested in popular team games as football, basket, cricket etc etc.
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I gotta give Anand credit; he acted graceful in defeat despite his obvious disappointment. That's gotta be one tough blow to take. Also, this tournament, and thread, have reinvigorated my own chess passions and I am extremely grateful. Thank you to the OP, urboss, you did a fantastic job updating this thread. Ive been coming here first thing in the morning, every single day, and you've always got my news waiting for me. :D GLHF guys and gals.
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So happy for Carlsen! :-)
And yes, thanks a lot to you urboss, great thread. I directed a few friends who wanted to follow the tournament to it even though they had never heard of tl.net, simply because the OP was clear and well organized. Kudos!
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Young Carlsen - where will you celebrate your birthday party? - lol
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Highlights of this match:
1) Tania Sachdev
2) Tania Sachdev
3) Game 9, perhaps?
Predicting Kramnik to be the next challenger; judging from the tweets, Aronian is too busy with his gf and stuff...
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Congratulations to Carlsen!! A well deserved victory. And thanks to urboss for the great thread
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On November 23 2013 01:35 Kleinmuuhg wrote:Show nested quote +On November 23 2013 01:31 Ravnemesteren wrote:
Its been awesome to follow this championship as a Norwegian. The viewership the match has gotten is insane. It beat prestige football matches (Or soccer as some would call it) here. I just hope chess becomes more mainstream, and it might considering its a perfect format to watch/follow online (I am one of those that believe TV is a dying medium).
What do you guys think, will it remain a niché sport?
Unfortunately I dont think so because populars sports need "action".
Chess has plenty of actions happening on board, but its not apparent to non players. What mainstream sports/games has over non mainstreams like chess is that its easier to spot and appreciate the actions happening. And physical prowess like running thru wall of defending players to score a touch down is as intuitive as it can get for people. Sacing a queen get position and momentum advantage to win isn't.
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EPT![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/pRAs2CW.jpg)
too bad esports cycle out and rotate - can't have an eternal game to build a grand history for.
