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by Paul Cooksey
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: Caplin Hastings 2023-24
Replies: 107
Views: 13171

Re: Caplin Hastings 2023-24

Royal-Jacobson was the game that caught my eye too. I guess we are all following Shreyas' progress. It feels like he is making a leap forward, I hope to a level where he is an obvious pick for the Olympiad team. My reaction to Jacobson's positional pawn sac was delight though. We can all play that s...
by Paul Cooksey
Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: International News
Topic: 2024 Candidates qualification revised process
Replies: 145
Views: 13739

Re: 2024 Candidates qualification revised process

Kamsky played in the Chartres European Cup Team earlier this year.

It seems likely some players were encouraged to play at Rouen to ensure it was strong enough for Firouja to gain enough rating. But if that was all that was done, I'm ok with it for the same reasons as Jonathan.
by Paul Cooksey
Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:11 am
Forum: Not Chess!
Topic: Merry Christmas to all...
Replies: 7
Views: 650

Re: Merry Christmas to all...

Merry Christmas!
by Paul Cooksey
Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Chess History
Topic: If FIDE hadn't lowered the GM bar
Replies: 34
Views: 5434

Re: If FIDE hadn't lowered the GM bar

Gukesh was 8th in September
by Paul Cooksey
Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Jumping titles
Replies: 48
Views: 2309

Re: Jumping titles

I'm sure that is right. I should have said skipped IM.
by Paul Cooksey
Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:12 am
Forum: International News
Topic: SUNWAY SITGES INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL 12 to 22 December 2023
Replies: 37
Views: 5197

Re: SUNWAY SITGES INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL 12 to 22 December 2023

Dominguez has announced his withdrawal, no longer thinking it is realistic to catch So's rating. I'm disappointed.
by Paul Cooksey
Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Jumping titles
Replies: 48
Views: 2309

Re: Jumping titles

It is impossible to become a GM through the normal criteria without be eligible to be an IM or FM. But you don't have to apply for the lower titles. Most GMs didn't bother with FM, Kramnik went straight to GM.
by Paul Cooksey
Sun Dec 17, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: International News
Topic: SUNWAY SITGES INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL 12 to 22 December 2023
Replies: 37
Views: 5197

Re: SUNWAY SITGES INTERNATIONAL CHESS FESTIVAL 12 to 22 December 2023

It was always an uphill battle, but I respect Dominguez for trying. Dominguez has to finish 5/5 if his average opponent is 2371-2499, but if his average opponent is 2500-2591 then 4.5/5 will be enough, and 4/5 will be sufficient if his average opponent is 2592+ Most likely he needs the 4.5, but pair...
by Paul Cooksey
Wed Dec 13, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Magnus Carlsen and Pep Guardiola video
Replies: 5
Views: 682

Magnus Carlsen and Pep Guardiola video

A nice, albeit not terribly deep discussion on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gLm9KSf_RQ sponsored by Puma
by Paul Cooksey
Wed Dec 13, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: International News
Topic: 2024 Candidates qualification revised process
Replies: 145
Views: 13739

Re: 2024 Candidates qualification revised process

The registration deadline for the Rapid + Blitz WC is today, which should help work out possible scenarios. Is the list available? Yes, as of today: https://chess-results.com/tnr864420.aspx?lan=1 No surprises - Wesley So has not entered, but Giri, Gukesh and Erigasi have. Therefore looks like a thr...
by Paul Cooksey
Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: International News
Topic: 2024 Candidates qualification revised process
Replies: 145
Views: 13739

Re: 2024 Candidates qualification revised process

The registration deadline for the Rapid + Blitz WC is today, which should help work out possible scenarios.
by Paul Cooksey
Fri Dec 08, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: Women's Chess
Topic: Women in Chess Foundation
Replies: 3
Views: 1154

Re: Women in Chess Foundation

A fundraiser online today:

Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/lularobs (various events including Naka v MVL later)

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4956430
by Paul Cooksey
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: Deaths & Obituaries
Topic: Dave Pardoe RIP
Replies: 10
Views: 1767

Re: Dave Pardoe RIP

sad news...RIP Dave
by Paul Cooksey
Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: Chess History
Topic: Chess history trivia
Replies: 1349
Views: 124334

Re: Chess history trivia

Have you any games which Bateman won? [Event "30th Oxford - Cambridge Varsity m"] [Site "London ENG"] [Date "1902.03.21"] [EventDate "1902.03.21"] [Round "4"] [Result "0-1"] [White "James Robinson"] [Black "Harry Bateman"] [ECO "D53"] [WhiteElo "?"] [BlackElo "?"] [Source "The Field, 1902.03.29, p....
by Paul Cooksey
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Chess History
Topic: Chess history trivia
Replies: 1349
Views: 124334

Re: Chess history trivia

The ones with notable chess are a bit easier! [Result "1-0"] 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Bxc6 dxc6 5.d4 exd4 6.Qxd4 Qxd4 7.Nxd4 Bd6 8.Nc3 Ne7 9.O-O O-O 10.f4 Re8 11.Nb3 f6 12.f5 b6 13.Bf4 Bb7 14.Bxd6 cxd6 15.Nd4 Rad8 16.Ne6 Rd7 17.Rad1 Nc8 18.Rf2 b5 19.Rfd2 Rde7 20.b4 Kf7 21.a3 Ba8 22.Kf2 Ra7 23.g4...