Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Even emerging with a plus score from his final three games (all against lower rated players) would salvage things a bit.
But its not just the losses, in most of his draws he has been distinctly unambitious.
But its not just the losses, in most of his draws he has been distinctly unambitious.
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
If you don't approve of his win and draws then I'm starting to think you aren't a fanMatt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:05 pmEven emerging with a plus score from his final three games (all against lower rated players) would salvage things a bit.
But its not just the losses, in most of his draws he has been distinctly unambitious.
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Not at all, I was very pleased when he won the title. Just a bit disappointed that's all.
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Ding's tournament took a turn for the worse today when he fell into a stalemate trick when on the verge of victory:
https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tourn ... 024/12/1/7
https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tourn ... 024/12/1/7
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
And again, its a pretty basic thing to overlook (though strong GM's have done so before)
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Even stranger that it wasn't move 40 as was the case with Gukesh when he allowed threefold repetition in a winning position.Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:39 pmAnd again, its a pretty basic thing to overlook (though strong GM's have done so before)
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
He still won thoughLawrenceCooper wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:36 pmDing's tournament took a turn for the worse today when he fell into a stalemate trick when on the verge of victory:
https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tourn ... 024/12/1/7
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Yes, did wonder if the win was still on - especially if White made a few inaccuracies themselves (which they did)
I think that is four losses in a row for Warmerdam now - what they sometimes call a "learning experience".
I think that is four losses in a row for Warmerdam now - what they sometimes call a "learning experience".
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Round 13 Masters:
Wei Yi (7.5) v Vidit, Santosh Gujrathi (7.5)
Maghsoodloo, Parham (4.5) v Gukesh D (7.5)
Abdusattorov, Nodirbek (7.5) v Donchenko, Alexander (4.5)
Giri, Anish (7.5) v Warmerdam, Max (4)
Praggnanandhaa R (7) v Firouzja, Alireza (7)
Nepomniachtchi, Ian (6) v Van Foreest, Jorden (4)
Ding Liren (5.5) v Ju Wenjun (4)
Round 13 Challengers:
L'Ami, Erwin (8) v Maurizzi, Marc`Andria (8.5)
Mendonca, Leon Luke (8.5) v Divya Deshmukh (4.5)
Dardha, Daniel (8) v Vrolijk, Liam (5.5)
Korobov, Anton (7.5) Yilmaz, Mustafa (5)
Santos Latasa, Jaime (6.5) Niemann, Hans Moke (6.5)
Beukema, Stefan (2.5) Salem, A.R. Saleh (6.5)
Dronavalli, Harika (4.5) v Roebers, Eline (2)
Wei Yi (7.5) v Vidit, Santosh Gujrathi (7.5)
Maghsoodloo, Parham (4.5) v Gukesh D (7.5)
Abdusattorov, Nodirbek (7.5) v Donchenko, Alexander (4.5)
Giri, Anish (7.5) v Warmerdam, Max (4)
Praggnanandhaa R (7) v Firouzja, Alireza (7)
Nepomniachtchi, Ian (6) v Van Foreest, Jorden (4)
Ding Liren (5.5) v Ju Wenjun (4)
Round 13 Challengers:
L'Ami, Erwin (8) v Maurizzi, Marc`Andria (8.5)
Mendonca, Leon Luke (8.5) v Divya Deshmukh (4.5)
Dardha, Daniel (8) v Vrolijk, Liam (5.5)
Korobov, Anton (7.5) Yilmaz, Mustafa (5)
Santos Latasa, Jaime (6.5) Niemann, Hans Moke (6.5)
Beukema, Stefan (2.5) Salem, A.R. Saleh (6.5)
Dronavalli, Harika (4.5) v Roebers, Eline (2)
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Just in case the organisers in Toronto are wondering how they are going to match this, I suggest that most chess lovers will be content if a mere four candidates enter the last round as joint leaders, with only one player half a point behind.
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Wins for Abdusattorov, Giri, Gukesh & Wei Yi mean that four players finish on 8.5/13. I believe that there is a play-off to follow.
Leon Luke Mendonca won the Challengers with 9.5/13 to qualify for the 2025 Masters.
Leon Luke Mendonca won the Challengers with 9.5/13 to qualify for the 2025 Masters.
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Ding makes no real effort to beat tail ender Ju with White in the final round, his play has definitely been off overall.
And make that five Warmerdam losses in a row, pretty sobering,
And make that five Warmerdam losses in a row, pretty sobering,
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Wei Yi-Abdusattarov & Gukesh-Giri in the semi-final tie-break.
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
Wei Yi beats Gukesh in the final.LawrenceCooper wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:18 pmWei Yi-Abdusattarov & Gukesh-Giri in the semi-final tie-break.
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Re: Tata Steel 12 - 28 Jan 2024
I am just back from a weekend in Hull, so not followed this at all, sounds dramatic
Is this Wei Yi's best ever result?
Is this Wei Yi's best ever result?
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