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And the winner is:
This poll is closed.
Magnus +2 or More 11 32.35%
Magnus +1 8 23.53%
Magnus in Tie-breaks 4 11.76%
Karjakin in Tie-breaks 0 0%
Karjakin +1 1 2.94%
Nuclear War 10 29.41%
Total: 34 votes
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military cervix
Dec 24, 2006

Hey guys

V for Vegas posted:

Do they need a rest day every two days?

Carlsen thinks it's unnecessary, according to norwegian media.

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military cervix
Dec 24, 2006

Hey guys
c5 looks like a blunder.

military cervix
Dec 24, 2006

Hey guys
I love how chess obsessed Norway becomes under the World championship. Topped with roughly 350 000 on average watching game 4, just on one of the two main channels people watch the WC. Pretty impressive for a country of 5,2 million people.

military cervix
Dec 24, 2006

Hey guys

a cow posted:

Didn't see Karjakin on the FIDE rapid rankings, but isn't it possible that their rating difference is smaller in rapid/blitz than standard, making Carlsen less of a favourite?

Looking at 2700chess.com, the rating difference is slightly bigger in rapid. But it's difficult to say considering how out of form Carlsen has been playing.

military cervix
Dec 24, 2006

Hey guys
Ugh, was hoping for something else than Ruy Lopez for once.

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military cervix
Dec 24, 2006

Hey guys
Eh, penalty shoot-outs is the best way to deal with draws.

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