Norway chess postponed to 7-17 September 2021

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Re: Norway chess postponed to 7-17 September 2021

Post by Matt Mackenzie » Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:24 pm

Carlsen does it again, and throws the tournament wide open.
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Re: Norway chess postponed to 7-17 September 2021

Post by JustinHorton » Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:36 pm

Rapport and Nepo opting for an early Armageddon after yesterday's disappointments
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Re: Norway chess postponed to 7-17 September 2021

Post by Matt Mackenzie » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:01 pm

Not without a bit of luck, Carlsen gets his fourth win in a row - putting him in pole position for the final round tomorrow.
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Re: Norway chess postponed to 7-17 September 2021

Post by Paul Cooksey » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:05 pm

Also notable Firouzja won a third game in a row entering the live top 10.

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Re: Norway chess postponed to 7-17 September 2021

Post by JustinHorton » Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:12 pm

Presumably this is the last time Nepo and Carlsen meet before the big one, or am I misinformed?
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Re: Norway chess postponed to 7-17 September 2021

Post by Mick Norris » Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:27 pm

Expect so, can't see them playing in the FIDE Grand Swiss (ends 8 November) or the Euro Teams (11-22 November)
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Re: Norway chess postponed to 7-17 September 2021

Post by Christopher Kreuzer » Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:27 pm

It has been reported as the last classical encounter before the WCC match.

Currently at move 28, where Nepo (with 28.h4) seems to have given Carlsen a hint of a grind. Bet it goes into a rook endgame. Depends whether it is one of the ones that are drawn. :wink:

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Re: Norway chess postponed to 7-17 September 2021

Post by David Sedgwick » Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:34 pm

Mick Norris wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 4:27 pm
Expect so, can't see them playing in the FIDE Grand Swiss (ends 8 November) or the Euro Teams (11-22 November)
They were due to meet online in the Meltwater Champions Tour Final, but Nepomniachtchi is unable to take up his place.

https://chess24.com/en/read/news/300k-m ... -announced

Carlsen is keeping very busy. He is down to play in the European Club cup, which starts tomorrow.

http://chess-results.com/tnr579298.aspx?lan=1

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Re: Norway chess postponed to 7-17 September 2021

Post by Matt Mackenzie » Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:48 pm

Christopher Kreuzer wrote:
Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:27 pm
It has been reported as the last classical encounter before the WCC match.

Currently at move 28, where Nepo (with 28.h4) seems to have given Carlsen a hint of a grind. Bet it goes into a rook endgame. Depends whether it is one of the ones that are drawn. :wink:
It didn't, but it was. Carlsen maybe a fraction better in the end position but never likely to take many risks given the tournament standings.
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