C-Squared Podcast MVL | Major Olympiad Cheating Scandal, Motivation, Alireza's Impact
Jan 7, 2024
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave discusses the Feller cheating scandal, his motivation for 2024, the future of classical chess, tie-break issues in tournaments, online vs OTB speed chess, and the dynamics of the French chess team.
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2021 World Championship Victory Story
- Maxime Vachier-Lagrave shared his experience winning the 2021 World Rapid and Blitz Championship after a tough previous attempt in 2015.
- He described how tie-breaks and flow of play influenced his victory and mindset during the event.
Future of Classical Chess Declining
- Classical chess may eventually shrink in prominence due to length and spectator issues, with shorter rapid formats gaining popularity.
- Such shifts encourage more risk-taking and exciting play among top players, reducing the dominance of opening preparation.
Keep a Strong Poker Face
- Maintain a strong poker face during chess matches to avoid giving away emotions or weakening your position.
- Maxime admits to excelling in this in chess but not in poker, showing the skill's situational nature.