The Chicken Chess Club #29 - Chess.com Championship, Mind Games 2012, Sutovsky Discovers Nihal
Nov 9, 2022
Hosts share Laurent's triumph at the Cap d'Agde against younger opponents and discuss Peter's light-hearted golf adventures. They dive into the structure of the Global Chess Championship and the impact of modern young talents like Nihal Sarin. The debate continues on whether blitz play helps development, with nostalgic tales from training camps. As they reminisce about the Mind Games 2012 anniversary, ethical questions arise about coaching licenses and sponsorships in chess. Finally, they highlight Wesley So’s stellar performance in the Global Championship, wrapping up with fun banter.
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Rapid Tournament Win In Cap d'Agde
- Laurent Fressinet recounts winning the Cap d'Agde rapid event and beating much younger opponents in semis and final.
- He valued the confidence boost from those wins despite being the higher-rated player on paper.
Golf Break From Twitter
- Peter Heine Nielsen describes meeting and playing golf with a Ukrainian refugee who outplayed him.
- He enjoyed the break from Twitter and found companionship and practical help locating lost balls.
Knockout Online To Live Finals Model
- The Global Chess Championship format resembles Champions Chess Tour with big prize money and knockout stages.
- Rapid online qualifiers feeding into an in-person finale create concentrated viewing windows and content value.