Eco Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 So tomorrow begins the 2020 Candidates Tournament, which will determine who will play Magnus Carlson for the World Title. Location is in Yekterinburg, Russia and will last from March 15- April 5 PLAYERS Fabiano Carunan (USA) 2842 Liren Ding (CHN) 2805 Alexander Grischuck (RUS) 2777 Ian Nepomniachtchi (RUS) 2774 Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) 2767 Anish Giri (NED) 2763 Hao Wang (CHN) 2762 Kirill Alekseenko (RUS) 2698 SCHEDULE HOW @Stan AND I WILL WATCH Chess.com will be broadcasting live - https://www.chess.com/article/view/fide-candidates-tournament-2020#who Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 I would certainly love to see Fabiano win this again, and get his chance at Magnus (again). Last years was such an epic battle between them. If he isn't going to win, I'd love to see either MVL, Anish, or Nepo. The first two are very exciting to watch, and Nepo is one of the most talented chess players in the world, but has admitted that he has many hobbies outside of chess which might have hampered him from being more of a contender for Magnus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted March 16, 2020 Administrator Share Posted March 16, 2020 I'd rather go as blind as a bat from the next strain of Coronavirus than watch this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 We are getting down to the end of round 1, as of right now, no one appears to have a massive advantage. Deng is looking good against Wang..but that is the only match thus far that is showing any advantage to one player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Wow - Ian has now got the full advantage against Anish, and it up a queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Wow so exciting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 DAY ONE RESULTS STANDINGS AFTER DAY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Sorry @Stan - a bit delayed with updating you on today's events. The #3 player in the world has started off losing BOTH matches and tomorrow faces off against #2 player in the world. TODAY'S RESULTS STANDINGS AFTER DAY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted March 18, 2020 Administrator Share Posted March 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, Eco said: Sorry @Stan - a bit delayed with updating you on today's events Thanks mate. Have started taking an interest in this now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Round 4 is set to begin in 2 hours. Caruana vs Nepo Ding vs Giri MVL vs Grischuck Wang vs Alekseenko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted March 21, 2020 Administrator Share Posted March 21, 2020 55 minutes ago, Eco said: Round 4 is set to begin in 2 hours. Caruana vs Nepo Ding vs Giri MVL vs Grischuck Wang vs Alekseenko I want Caruana to lose because it sounds too much like Corona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Stan said: I want Caruana to lose because it sounds too much like Corona. Two of the favorites for the tournament, so this has a draw written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Looks like 4 draws today. Alright agreed upon is MVL and Grischuk where MVL absolutely messed up his sure win... Ding and Giri have agreed to the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 And great game by Nepo, who had been under pressure from the #2 player in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Hao and Alekseenko have also agreed to a draw. Certainly Cauana and Nepo will as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Absolutely fucking yes! After a round full of draws yesterday, today's results ended with Nepo getting a win against Wang in a great match, making him the clear #1. Here are today's results. Standings after today's Round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted March 22, 2020 Administrator Share Posted March 22, 2020 Come on Anish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Tomorrrow's Matches -> If Nepo can win tomorrow that would be massive, and as White, he has a good chance. Crazy that tomorrow's match ups all have the higher rated player as BLACK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Nepo is absolutey abusing Liren DIng at the moment. Crazy as Ding was the overall favorite to win and play Magnus, but he has had such a poor start to the tournament and is really struggling against Ian. Wang is also looking to be in a good spot against MVL, but nothing as decisive, and then the other 2 matches are level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted March 23, 2020 Administrator Share Posted March 23, 2020 All of these games are so end-to-end I can't keep up. Great entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Nepo has defeated Ding Liren...absolutely fantastic as this will increase his lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 And @Stan's pick scores a massive win today in a game that lasted....7 hours, with Anish defeating the lowest ranked player in the tournament (Alekseenko). Today's Results Standings After Today Round 7 Match ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I really enjoy chess but I've know one to play against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Spike said: I really enjoy chess but I've know one to play against. 'tis millions online that play chess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Just now, Eco said: 'tis millions online that play chess. I don't want to get stomped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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