The Chicken Chess Club #28 - Late, travelling, catchy title
Nov 4, 2022
The hosts share their travel tales and busy tournament schedules, featuring Laurent's experience at the Capdax Rapid Event alongside budding talents. Peter gives insights from his time in Reykjavik, spilling the beans on Chess960 preparations and the unique tournament structure. They delve into Magnus's surprising losses, discussing the challenges faced even by top players. Jan's Thailand trip reveals travel mishaps and lifestyle perks. The conversation takes a turn to FIDE's political connections, sponsorship controversies, and culminates in their light-hearted banter about chickens.
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Long Trip From Thailand
- Jan describes a 28-hour trip from Thailand and landing straight into the podcast recording.
- He highlights Chiang Mai and Phuket impressions and cheap massages as travel perks.
Early Mornings And Fischer Pilgrimage
- Peter recounts exploring Reykjavik at 5:00 AM and finding outdoor pools full of locals.
- He also shares visiting Fischer-related sites and a Thai restaurant with Fischer portraits.
Google Assistant Fails And 960 Prep
- Peter jokes about failing to train Google Assistant to recognize Laurent's name while seconding in Reykjavik.
- He describes the 15-minute reveal format and 12 minutes of seconding work for Chess960 games.