The Chicken Chess Club #31 - World Teams Championship, CCT Finale, Nigel's World Tour & Ball Hygiene
Nov 23, 2022
The hosts dive into France’s thrilling qualification for the World Teams Championship and its unique format. They discuss Magnus Carlsen's impressive performances and the rise of young talents like Lee and Indian stars. Personal anecdotes add humor, as they share life off the board and banter about boycotts in sports. The podcast also touches on security measures at events, the peculiar participation of the Chinese team, and the upcoming Women's Candidates tournament. Plus, Nigel Short's globe-trotting adventures add a humorous twist!
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France's Qualification Story
- Laurent Fressinet recounted France qualifying for the World Teams and his lucky wins during qualification.
- He described an unexpected queen ending gift from Max Vamerdam that helped France advance.
Top Players Skipping Tournaments
- Many top teams skipped their best players, making the World Teams field inconsistent.
- That reduced the event's prestige and made comparisons to other team events difficult.
Weigh Broadcast Delay Tradeoffs
- Implementing broadcast delays helps deter cheating but harms live engagement.
- Event organizers should weigh anti-cheating benefits against losing live reactions and esports appeal.