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Recently, Magnus Carlsen pulling out of the World Blitz and Rapid Championship 2024 and Gukesh becoming the youngest world champion are two of the most different chess stories. Magnus's failure to follow FIDE dress codes adds to the idea that he is a chess rebel, which makes the establishment look down on him while his fans cheer him on. The fact that Gukesh...

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  There are 3 joint leaders after Round 7 of the 16th Penang Heritaage City International Chess Open 2024.They are:- IM Poh Yu Tian- IM Shkapenko Pavel- IM Polschikov AlexeyAll 3 have 6 points out of 7.Fourth to tenth ranks are:- FM Chernyavsky Alexander- IM Sharan Rao- IM Gunawan Ronny- IM Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh- Mirano Jan Francis- WIM Wang Chuqiao- IM Andyka PitraA total...

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Monkey with Hua Hin in background Hua Hin, Thailand will host the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club International Open from April 13th to the 21st, 2025. In contrast to last year's stunning setting at the Sheraton Hua Hin on Hua Hin Beach, the 21st BCC Open will take place on the "River of Kings" at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel in Bangkok.Sunday, April 13, 2025,...

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Carlsen's Suggested World Chess Championship FormatFrom Chess.om article aabout Magnus thoughts on the World Championship and his lack of motivation: Magnus Carlsen proposes a World Chess Championship format that incorporates shorter time controls and a knockout or multi-game match structure:Time Controls: Carlsen suggests a time control of 60 minutes per player, or 45 minutes with a 15-second increment per move. He believes shorter time...

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It's times like these when I wish my YouTube channel was monetized so I could afford to travel to Singapore and make chess content about significant events like the World Chess Championship. It's ok; like 98% of the viewers and fans will be watching the games live on the stream. As a chess blogger and fan watching the World Chess Championship live stream, there are several...

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By now, it's old news that Grandmaster Christopher Woojin Yoo, 17, was involved in a recent incident at the 2024 US Chess Championship. But one thing that came out of it is some much-needed discussions on the great strain young chess players experience and how it affects their mental health. Yoo got disqualified and has triggered a police investigation for reportedly striking a 24-year-old...

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  Lao Tsu said that if you give a hungry man a fish, you feed him for a day, but if you teach him how to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. Sure chess engines can show you the best move of a position and help you win if you knew that move (you eat for that day) but chess engines cannot teach...

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At 15 years old, Poh Yu Tian wins the Malaysian Open, becoming the first Malaysian and youngest player to do it. This victory is very noteworthy, given the presence of seasoned Grandmasters like Deepan Chakravarthy, Nguyen Duc Hoa, and Darwin Laylo. Pangilinan made strong showing making it to the last round by defeating two Grandmasters, Duc Hoa and Deepan. In a tight Queen and Bishop...

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Hamid Majid has been appointed as the Chief Arbiter for the upcoming World Chess Championship match between Ding Liren, the reigning champion from China, and Gukesh Dommaraju, the challenger from India.This remarkable accomplishment deserves our heartfelt congratulations. Since the 1980s, Hamid has been a stalwart in the chess community, organizing both local and international tournaments. Of course not to mention his 19 years...

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 You won't see the top juniors of the world like Gukesh or Pragg being content creators because their focus is only on chess but what about lesser  mortals. Can we make it supporting our chess carreers with content creation?While the chess content creation sphere on YouTube is undoubtedly competitive, the sources suggest that a newcomer can still break in with a strategic approach....

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 Penang Chess Festival 2024Date: 23 -27 December 2024Penang Open (Individual)28-29 Dec (Sat..Sun)Penang Chess League (Team)29 Dec 3pmFestival BlitzOpenOnline RegistrationtopTeam LeagueOnline RegistrationtopBlitzOnline Registrationtop ...

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 I consider myself an amateur. Commented on Facebook with a blanket statement that for chess professionals chess is expensive but relatively cheap for amateurs. Let's just take a case study of entering the coming Johor Open in Jan 2025.1. Entry FeeRM 500 for my ELO rating of 1876.2. Travel CostsBus: A round trip from Shah Alam to Johor Bahru would be approximately RM 80-100.Car: Driving would cost...

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 The Malaysian Open 2024 is shaping up to be a thrilling and highly competitive tournament! Leading the pack with 4.5 points is IM Poh Yu Tian with GM Nguyen Duc Hoa.. The Vietnamese players are also making a strong impression, with GM Nguyen Duc Hoa and GM Nguyen Van Huy both securing spots in the top four, highlighting the prowess of Vietnamese chess.The...

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