02 Dec 17
Originally posted by @rbhilluhh that's why there's Fischer 960 ...
The chess tournament in London started today all 5 matches were draws.
Brother comment: Awesome
I think that just shows infinite mastery of the game.
There are no secrets in chess, therefore it is hard for a master to beat a master.
04 Dec 17
Originally posted by @sundown316The more I see stuff like this, the more I prefer big open tournaments where the elites have to prove their mettle against the lower ranks and work their way to top positions.
So far, all games drawn thru Round 3.
When the top dogs just play each other and draw, they are merely maintaining ratings and preserving their invitations to future top closed events where the $$$ is.
Besides, big Opens give us potential upsets, and that adds excitement to it all.
06 Dec 17
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Originally posted by @ogbWonder what would happen if all rounds all games resulted in draws? ten first place shared prize?
and we have a winner !! Caruana finally gets a point...in the 4th round vs. Karjakin. Aronian came up with good idea..no draw offers until after the first time control..
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07 Dec 17
Originally posted by @sonhouseLowest Élő wins?
Wonder what would happen if all rounds all games resulted in draws? ten first place shared prize?
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09 Dec 17
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Originally posted by @vanderveldeHere in this position
In the current round, Nakamura surprised Carlsen with coffee-shop-like 8th move.
White missed last chance to win.
He played logical 59.Rxf5