To most, it is, indeed, a mystery.
Hou Yifan preparing to replace Judit Polgar as Women's #1?
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rubbeldiekatzunso wrote:
Judit Polgar has retired from competitive chess for a while now.
That just makes her look even better.
Worry about ratings AFTER a tournament, not during it. So, Hou lost to Kramnik. It's not a big deal. Let's see how she does for the rest of the tournament.
to cut a long story short, you don't always play at your current peak. one of the mysteries of the universe has been revealed.