@ORRFForever The problem with guys like Armstrong and Barry Bonds is that it's well known if you spend enough and go to Europe you can pass any drug test. Barry Bonds only averaged 25 homers his first 7 seasons. Many posters on the main board are so uneducated they think speed is a PED and try to diminish pre-Canseco players such as Hank Aaron. As Bob Costas and I say that just proves how dumb they are. I was the first person in the baseball forum to challenge this stupidity.
OT: Chess: Part Two
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Fair enough but, if YOU were Hans and YOU were guilty, how would you act?
At my age, as an older gentlemen, if I was guilty, I do everything I could to fly under the radar. I'd be humble and quiet as a Church mouse.
But, if I was young, I'd probably act like he's acting now - arrogant and belligerent.
So, in other words, his attitude does NOT help his case but... as always, I don't believe in the "dildo" theory, so, how the heck is he doing it? As someone who has played competitive chess, I have NO idea how he is pulling this off. The other GM's (I am NOT a GM - not trying to loop myself in with them) can't figure it out either so...
Maybe he's innocent. I just do NOT know.
Carlsen, Ding, Caruana In New $200,000 Classical Fischer-Random Event
Magnus Carlsen says it's a dream come true that the first ever classical Fischer-Random super-tournament will be held, in Germany in February 2024.
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| Player | Country | Elo | World rank | |
| Magnus Carlsen | Norway | 2830 | 1 | |
| Fabiano Caruana | United States | 2794 | 2 | |
| Ding Liren | China | 2780 | 4 | |
| Alireza Firouzja | France | 2763 | 6 | |
| Vincent Keymer | Germany | 2738 | 14 | |
| Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Uzbekistan | 2727 | 22 | |
| Levon Aronian | United States | 2723 | 25 | |
| Gukesh Dommaraju | India | 2720 | 28 |
@ORRFForever is rated IM level in Fischer Chess.
"It's finally here. The biggest names in chess will be facing each other in one of the year's most prestigious events: the Finals of the 2023 Champions Chess Tour. A full season of chess tournaments has culminated in this showdown, as GMs Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Alireza Firouzja, Wesley So, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and Denis Lazavik battle for chess supremacy".
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Ha, ha. I have NEVER played Fischer Chess in my life and I NEVER will.Carlsen, Ding, Caruana In New $200,000 Classical Fischer-Random Event
Magnus Carlsen says it's a dream come true that the first ever classical Fischer-Random super-tournament will be held, in Germany in February 2024.
Player Country Elo World rank Magnus Carlsen Norway 2830 1 Fabiano Caruana United States 2794 2 Ding Liren China 2780 4 Alireza Firouzja France 2763 6 Vincent Keymer Germany 2738 14 Nodirbek Abdusattorov Uzbekistan 2727 22 Levon Aronian United States 2723 25 Gukesh Dommaraju India 2720 28
@ORRFForever is rated IM level in Fischer Chess.
"It's finally here. The biggest names in chess will be facing each other in one of the year's most prestigious events: the Finals of the 2023 Champions Chess Tour. A full season of chess tournaments has culminated in this showdown, as GMs Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Alireza Firouzja, Wesley So, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and Denis Lazavik battle for chess supremacy".
London Chess Classic Round 4: Niemann Scores 1st Win, Gukesh Suffers Blow
Hans Niemann sacrificed a knight and two rooks to beat IM Shreyas Royal in round four of the 2023 London Chess Classic before commenting, "the sound of chess speaking overpowers jealousy."
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"GM Hans Niemann sacrificed a knight and two rooks to beat IM Shreyas Royal in round four of the 2023 London Chess Classic before commenting, "the sound of chess speaking overpowers jealousy."
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Seriously? Wow... If he is ever caught doing ANYTHING wrong, he will get crucified.London Chess Classic Round 4: Niemann Scores 1st Win, Gukesh Suffers Blow
Hans Niemann sacrificed a knight and two rooks to beat IM Shreyas Royal in round four of the 2023 London Chess Classic before commenting, "the sound of chess speaking overpowers jealousy."
"GM Hans Niemann sacrificed a knight and two rooks to beat IM Shreyas Royal in round four of the 2023 London Chess Classic before commenting, "the sound of chess speaking overpowers jealousy."
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Carlsen and Nakamura top stars at Champions Chess Tour Finals
For the first time, the eight-player Champions Chess Tour Finals will be held fully in person and over the board from December 9 to 16 in Toronto, Canada. The winner will be crowned Tour Champion 2023 and pick up the $200,000 first prize in addition to winnings already earned. Carlsen, the world...
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New FIDE 'Clarification' On Candidates Race Draws Reactions
GM Lenier Dominguez made a sudden entry into the Candidates race. Now FIDE has hit back on the criticism after their clarification on the rules drew reactions from the chess community.
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@ORRFForever Great article. This sounds fishy to me. FIDE is trying to screw an under rated American.
CCT Finals (Day 1): Caruana Is King Of Armageddon On Day 1, Leads With Carlsen, Wesley So
GMs Wesley So, Magnus Carlsen, and Fabiano Caruana won two matches to stay on a perfect score in the 2023 Champions Chess Tour Finals.
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This is mostly a great field.
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You lost me. Help me understand.New FIDE 'Clarification' On Candidates Race Draws Reactions
GM Lenier Dominguez made a sudden entry into the Candidates race. Now FIDE has hit back on the criticism after their clarification on the rules drew reactions from the chess community.
@ORRFForever This sounds fishy to me. FIDE is trying to screw an under rated American.
CCT Finals (Day 1): Caruana Is King Of Armageddon On Day 1, Leads With Carlsen, Wesley So
GMs Wesley So, Magnus Carlsen, and Fabiano Caruana won two matches to stay on a perfect score in the 2023 Champions Chess Tour Finals.
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This is mostly a great field.
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TBH, I did and I still didn't understand all the ins and outs of FIDE's rules. All that non chess rule stuff is over my head.
What a mess.
CCT Finals: So, Carlsen and Caruana start strong
Three players grabbed back-to-back wins in the first two rounds of the Champions Chess Tour Finals: Magnus Carlsen, Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana, with Caruana prevailing twice in Armageddon to end the day sharing the lead. Notably, one of the three players who lost his first two matches is...
Dominguez Arrives In Sitges As Hunt For Candidates Begins
GM Leinier Dominguez has arrived in Sitges, Spain where he will play the Chessable Sunway Sitges tournament as he begins his hunt for a spot in the Candidates.
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CCT Finals (Day 2): Carlsen Beats World Numbers 2 And 3 Back To Back
Carlsen defeated two of his greatest rivals, GMs Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura, back to back.
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CCT Finals: Carlsen and So on 4/4
Magnus Carlsen defeated two of his strongest rivals on Sunday to keep his perfect score at the Champions Chess Tour Finals. The former world champion defeated Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura in consecutive rounds. Joining him in the lead is Wesley So, who got the better of Maxime...
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4. ... Ba6 was a strange choice by Carlsen. White can just develop a pawn or knight or play Qc2 and easily protect the threatened pawn.
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Champions Chess Tour Finals Day 3: So Defeats Carlsen; Nakamura On Brink Of Elimination
GM Wesley So continued his unbeaten run at the 2023 Champions Chess Tour Finals with his most impressive day yet, scoring match wins over GMs Carlsen and Abdusattorov.
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CCT Finals: So still perfect, Naka in trouble
Wesley So beat Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov to keep a perfect score of 6 wins in 6 matches at the Champions Chess Tour Finals in Toronto. Carlsen (5 points) has also secured a ticket to the semifinals, while Hikaru Nakamura (1) and Denis Lazavik (1), who face each other in round 7...
Chess Legend Vishy Anand Offers Incredible Nugget Of Wisdom
The Indian legend delighted fans with a Facebook post that was full of bonhomie and worldly wisdom.
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@ORRFForever Anand has some advice for you in the article.
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I'm more concerned about the cheating allegations. They are getting more and more common. It will never end unless they lock there guys in a bubble. Such a shame.
What he said is nice. Smart and concise.Chess Legend Vishy Anand Offers Incredible Nugget Of Wisdom
The Indian legend delighted fans with a Facebook post that was full of bonhomie and worldly wisdom.
@ORRFForever Anand has some advice for you in the article.
CCT Finals (Survival Stage): Comeback Kid Abdusattorov Knocks Out Nakamura
Half the field of eight players was eliminated on day four of the 2023 Champions Chess Tour Finals. GMs Alireza Firouzja and Denis Lazavik exited in the round-robin, while GMs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave a
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@ORRFForever Naka got KOed!
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Wow... Just wow. Too much time online and not enough time studying. Wow.CCT Finals (Survival Stage): Comeback Kid Abdusattorov Knocks Out Nakamura
Half the field of eight players was eliminated on day four of the 2023 Champions Chess Tour Finals. GMs Alireza Firouzja and Denis Lazavik exited in the round-robin, while GMs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave a
@ORRFForever Naka got KOed!
The next generation is here.
CCT Finals: Abdusattorov and Caruana survive
Fabiano Caruana and Nodirbek Abdusattorov advanced to the semifinals of the Champions Chess Tour Finals after going through the ‘survival stage’ on Tuesday. The two players who were knocked out of the competition in this stage were Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Hikaru Nakamura, with the latter...
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