Wesley took the high ground here, Firouzja played to win and either showed his ruthless ambition and ability to stomp on anyone who gets in his way; or showed his lack of sportsmanship depending on how you see it. The next Candidates is going to be awesome as the young players mature.
I think Caruana wins it with Hikaru getting 2nd. I believe this will be a very bad tournament for Vidit so I have him as last and then a bad showing for Nepo with him getting 2nd last. Abasov above Nepo and the 3 youngsters will be 3rd,4th and 5th not sure in what order.
India could have had 4 players in the candidates Arjun was also close in FIDE circuit and he was also very close to finishing 3rd and 4th in World cup Crazy years ahead for Indian chess definitely not to forget the All india chess federation has Funded Every chess candidate with $80,000 to fund their Candidate journey
This podcast is a great find. Definitely still underrated. With episodes like this, I'm sure you will continue gaining followers!
Thanks!
Just found this, fantastic! Ty. The Candidates is much more exciting than the WC match, can’t wait!
Should be good!
Interesting listening. Look forward to more when the Candidates start!
Wesley took the high ground here, Firouzja played to win and either showed his ruthless ambition and ability to stomp on anyone who gets in his way; or showed his lack of sportsmanship depending on how you see it. The next Candidates is going to be awesome as the young players mature.
I think Caruana wins it with Hikaru getting 2nd. I believe this will be a very bad tournament for Vidit so I have him as last and then a bad showing for Nepo with him getting 2nd last. Abasov above Nepo and the 3 youngsters will be 3rd,4th and 5th not sure in what order.
India could have had 4 players in the candidates
Arjun was also close in FIDE circuit and he was also very close to finishing 3rd and 4th in World cup
Crazy years ahead for Indian chess definitely not to forget the All india chess federation has Funded Every chess candidate with $80,000 to fund their Candidate journey