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After nearly a decade, and just in time for the 2021 World Championship match between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi, it's time for the brand new chess thread. The pandemic and corresponding lockdowns have seen a massive increase in the popularity of chess. More people are playing online than ever before, twitch has created a host of new broadcasting (and watching) opportunities, and the Netflix show The Queen's Gambit was a pop culture phenomenon in its own right. Playing Chess Online The two main websites these days are https://lichess.org/ and https://chess.com. Both allow for live play, correspondence play, and a host of training games like puzzle rush/puzzle storm. I know that lichess has the goon team lljk. Live play ranges from bullet (each player gets 30 seconds per move) to longer games where each player gets 45 minutes per game plus 45 seconds per move. Particularly popular speeds are 3+0 (three minutes per player, no added time), 3+2 (three minutes per player, 2 seconds added per move), and 5+0. These games are fast, chaotic, and often decided by who made the last mistake. Correspondence games give you days per move. Sometimes one day, but more often three or five. These games are good if you want to really slowly think through a position, and consult opening databases when you're starting the game. (Don't worry, the use of opening databases is allowed.) There is one quite prominent correspondence player here who sometimes shares insights into high level play, where the use of computer engines is its own art. Playing Chess Live This still exists! If you feel like your area's safety standards are up to snuff, it's a great idea to find a local club to get some games. The over-the-board (OTB) game is quite different in feel from the online game, and comes with the added benefit of sometimes making real life friends. Slower OTB games are some of the richest, and often the most rewarding to analyze. Professional Chess In the past there's been a separate pro thread in SAS but we'll try keep it in here this time. Between the pandemic and twitch, a number of top chess players have managed to become mini celebrities, greatly expanding the popularity of the game. The current world champion, Magnus Carlsen, is the strongest (and arguably best) player in history. He's held the championship since 2013, and defended it against Viswanathan Anand, Fabiano Caruana, and Sergei Karjakin. Now he defends against the dynamic Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi. Nepo is not the strongest opponent Carlsen has faced, but he's probably the most dynamic. After a few slightly dull defences, with Carlsen seemingly playing for the rapid tiebreaks, this year's promises to be more interesting. Where to Watch Chess There will be a number of options on where to watch people broadcasting the event. -chess24 is my favourite, and tend to have a good balance between accessible and in depth commentary. These days they tend to have one more serious stream and another more aimed to beginners. -chess.com is probably the biggest broadcaster. -FIDE will probably have a very technically-engaged stream for people who want something serious -The chessbrahs are part of the new wave of chess streamers, and tend to go for a more casual vibe. They usually have access to a bunch of very strong players for broadcasting. -Former world #2 Hikaru Nakamura is probably the biggest chess streamer, and will probably have his own cast. His stream is very geared towards casual players who mostly want to watch him move fast while spamming memes. Other players who have their own streams include -Current world #2 Alireza Firouzja -Current challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi -Former world champion Garry Kasparov -Former world champion Ruslan Ponomariov -Cricket fan and degenerate card player Peter Svidler -Maxime Vachier-Lagrave -And in case you're ever interested, there's usually computer chess too
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Nov 26, 2021 04:34
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Here's the schedule for the Carlsen-Nepo match. All games start 7:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, I believe
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Nov 26, 2021 04:36
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nepo’s gonna win
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Nov 26, 2021 04:37
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Hand Knit posted:If chess.com has a goon team I'll edit it in here. Dunno know if it counts as a team, but a few chess.com goons are in Keep Your Fork
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Nov 26, 2021 04:48
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fart simpson posted:nepo’s gonna win *stomping and chanting* ne-po, ne-po
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Nov 26, 2021 04:55
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Nov 26, 2021 04:57
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Anyone know if Naroditsky is working for Chess.com or anyone else for the World Champs? I find him and Svidler are the best at explaining super GM level play to intermediate players like me.
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Nov 26, 2021 05:01
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YouTube chess is also massive these days if you're interested in watching recaps and live games. - agadmator https://www.youtube.com/user/AGADMATOR - Gotham Chess - https://www.youtube.com/c/GothamChess - IM Rosen https://www.youtube.com/user/RosenChess
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Nov 26, 2021 05:18
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fart simpson posted:nepo’s gonna win  ?
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Nov 26, 2021 05:21
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Hand Knit posted:Former world #2 Hikaru Nakamura is probably the biggest chess streamer, and will probably have his own cast. His stream is very geared towards casual players who mostly want to watch him move fast while spamming memes. tanglewood1420 posted:Anyone know if Naroditsky is working for Chess.com or anyone else for the World Champs? I find him and Svidler are the best at explaining super GM level play to intermediate players like me.
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Nov 26, 2021 05:55
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I got into playing chess during the pandemic boom, but I've kinda cooled off / burnt out during the summer. I'm excited to get back in it with the world championship! I miss ChessNetwork recaps but Levy has now filled that void for me.
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Nov 26, 2021 06:00
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algebra testes posted:Ground floor  e: oh god I hosed it up VROOM VROOM fucked around with this message at 08:42 on Nov 26, 2021 |
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Nov 26, 2021 07:16
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Hand Knit posted:goon team lljk. qsvui posted:Dunno know if it counts as a team, but a few chess.com goons are in Keep Your Fork I've joined both of these, nice to have a catalogue of goon players and hey maybe one day I'll feel the urge to play rapid games. Thanks for the nice shiny new OP hand knit! e: There is also a friendly chess Discord so here is a permanent invite link if anyone wants to join https://discord.gg/hqsRZs4MVh Maugrim fucked around with this message at 13:51 on Mar 29, 2023 |
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Nov 26, 2021 08:14
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qsvui posted:Dunno know if it counts as a team, but a few chess.com goons are in Keep Your Fork Anyone up for a Lowtax Memorial Trophy tournament?
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Nov 26, 2021 08:44
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As long as it's a daily with 1-day move timers I'm down. I joined a big 5-day tournament without really thinking it through and might reach the second round at some point next year
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Nov 26, 2021 10:52
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Personally I’m excited to watch the world championship with expert analysis of Grandmaster Benjamin Finegold
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Nov 26, 2021 11:17
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As long as it's not that russian dude again, who randomly started spouting anti-vaxx bs.
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Nov 26, 2021 11:37
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V for Vegas posted:Anyone up for a Lowtax Memorial Trophy tournament? Sorry I don't play bullet chess.
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Nov 26, 2021 12:09
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Carlsen has youtube and twitch channels. On twitch he mostly stream ultrabullet tournaments, actually hasn't for some time. https://www.twitch.tv/maskenissen The youtube you also get a lot of videos from his team, for example them commenting on a tournament magnus plays in. They announced a stream for the upcomming match. https://www.youtube.com/c/themagnuscarlsen And the current favourite of the old thread is Daniel Naroditsky, with his great explanations of how to play better chess and his "speedrun". https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP9CdeguNUI-_nBv_UXBhw https://www.twitch.tv/gmnaroditsky
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Nov 26, 2021 12:32
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qsvui posted:Dunno know if it counts as a team, but a few chess.com goons are in Keep Your Fork Barely, since all the activity is "Let's have a tournament for all members" once in two years. It's a pity since there seem to be lots of enthusiastic goon players. Maybe time for a new club? Quickpull isn't active in the forum and he played the last game over half a year ago. Obfuscation posted:Personally I’m excited to watch the world championship with expert analysis of Grandmaster Benjamin Finegold He's good or at least honest when the games get boring. Other channels try to squeeze water from a stone and pretend to be excited to analyze the same drawn position for the 4th time in 50 minutes, while Finegold is "Booooring! All moves are zero!" and starts an anecdote about playing in Belgium 30 years ago.
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Nov 26, 2021 13:06
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Xtanstic posted:I miss ChessNetwork recaps Jerry is still doing live relay and analysis on game days! Day 1 starting shortly~ https://www.twitch.tv/chessnetwork edit: VVV Chessnetwork is 100% family friendly AnacondaHL fucked around with this message at 13:17 on Nov 26, 2021 |
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Nov 26, 2021 13:08
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Who might be the best but also kid friendliest in terms of language? I kinda want to put it on, but also don't want to traumatize my 3 and 6 year olds.
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Nov 26, 2021 13:09
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Also the live feed is up, it does look like as a departure from the previous few worlds it's being streamed on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1XFLBJmd0Y
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Nov 26, 2021 13:20
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algebra testes posted:Sorry I don't play bullet chess. 
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Nov 26, 2021 13:20
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AnacondaHL posted:Also the live feed is up, it does look like as a departure from the previous few worlds it's being streamed on YouTube for free: Nah, they always did that and then switched to paid for after either half of the day or half of the tournament.
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Nov 26, 2021 13:48
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Game 1 seems to have finally moved beyond the preparation stage. After Carlsen plays 16…c5. Black has gambitted a pawn. In exchange he’s got a lead in space & development (in particular, white has trouble placing the b1 knight) but doesn’t seem to have much of an attack. Without the attack I kinda like white here. The less immediate black’s threats, the better white’s chances to consolidate eventually.
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Nov 26, 2021 14:07
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The bishop pair is kinda pointed directly at...nothing.
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Nov 26, 2021 14:22
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AnacondaHL posted:edit: VVV Chessnetwork is 100% family friendly Unlike GM Benjamin Finegold whose second thing said after I opened the stream was "it's irrelevant that White controls the e file here because they can't penetrate...they don't allow that sort of thing in the UAE"
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Nov 26, 2021 14:43
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silvergoose posted:The bishop pair is kinda pointed directly at...nothing. The pressure on g2 is actually pretty tough for white to handle. Right now, both the K on f1 and the N on f3 are dealing with it, meaning that the bishop is pulling more than its weight. Black definitely has compensation for the pawn, which means that what's currently happening on the board is happening roughly in black's favour. It's just that I don't see much active threat for black. But also, as Giri just said on the chess24 stream, Black has a lot of ways to shuffle, and the more he can safely shuffle the more chances he gives to Nepomniachtchi to gently caress up.
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Jerry (chessnetwork) is a bit soft spoken for my taste but his soothing voice has put my toddler to sleep so now I can go do some actual work, thanks Jerry!
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Nov 26, 2021 14:58
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Carlsen is having to go backwards and reorganize, and it starts to feel like consolidation might be coming. A few exchanges and white can start thinking about solving the doubled b pawns. e: And Nepo decides he's had enough and tries to simplify into a drawish endgame.
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Nov 26, 2021 15:16
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This game is getting into some very strange manoeuvring. It kinda feels like Nepo is trying to consolidate but hasn't figure out how to reconcile (1) placing his knight defensively and (2) placing his knight actively.
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Nov 26, 2021 16:17
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chess.com has the video feed from the arena, but they also paywall the VOD, so you have to spend 5 bucks to see what happened earlier in the day. Very annoying Danny I know you're a goon please fix.
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Nov 26, 2021 17:07
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Ground floor of new chess thread for me to use as a journal. Following the suggestion of the previous thread: I mostly play on chess.com, and am a very low rated player (sitting somewhere in the 650-700 range).
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Nov 26, 2021 17:13
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BUG JUG posted:Ground floor of new chess thread for me to use as a journal. Hey, low-rated buddy. xD34THROW on there, I'm 521 in rapid because I ride the blunder buss  This thread and goonclub have convinced me to start playing again here and there.
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Nov 26, 2021 17:23
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Salt Fish posted:chess.com has the video feed from the arena, but they also paywall the VOD, so you have to spend 5 bucks to see what happened earlier in the day. Very annoying Danny I know you're a goon please fix. Paywalled VOD on Twitch but not YouTube I think.
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Nov 26, 2021 17:31
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Carlsen gives the draw once Nepo fixes his knight. The more I think on it, the more I really like the move h4 by Nepo. The pawns are still weak, but the move makes it so that only Carlsen's king can get at them. And since Carlsen's queenside pawns are both isolated, the king will never have time to make the long journey through g7 and h6.
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Just did my first bullet game and was JUST starting to win when time ran out. What does 1 | 1 mean on chess.com? I was playing 1 minute.quote:1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 e5 4. O-O Be6 5. Bxe6 fxe6 6. Nc3 a5 7. d3 Nd4 8. Bg5
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