To most, it is, indeed, a mystery.
Hou Yifan preparing to replace Judit Polgar as Women's #1?
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Looks like Polgar has her #1 spot back.
Judit Polgar has retired from competitive chess for a while now.
rubbeldiekatzunso wrote:
Judit Polgar has retired from competitive chess for a while now.
That just makes her look even better.
Jun 29, 2015
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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.
Not doing so well in Qatar.
SilentKnighte5 wrote:
Not doing so well in Qatar.
Being ahead of World's #2 100 rating points, you certainly are a bit indifferent about your rating...
pfren wrote:
SilentKnighte5 wrote:
Not doing so well in Qatar.
Being ahead of World's #2 100 rating points, you certainly are a bit indifferent about your rating...
She's 100 rating points ahead of Kramnik?
Hou has fallen to 2671.9 on the live rating list, which means that she is past it and is ready for retirement etc etc.
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.