Alireza Firouzja
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Apr 20, 2024
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Nope. Nothing needs to happen to him. Perhaps FIDE could adjust the qualification rules.
Apr 20, 2024
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Semiahmoo wrote:
Nope. Nothing needs to happen to him. Perhaps FIDE could adjust the qualification rules.
Okay, I assumed I'd get an answer like that considering he didn't get disqualified. Thanks!
Apr 21, 2024
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If anything needs to change, it’s the rules for qualifying for the Candidates. Firouja’s actions were within the rules as they stand now.
Apr 21, 2024
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Alireza really didn't do anything wrong. he literally played by the FIDE rules for qualification.
you sure there are no other reasons?
also I don't think that's worth demoting to IM
Apr 21, 2024
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Amari2OI4 wrote:
The only reason Alireza qualified to Candidates 2024 is because he played in a Swiss tournament rather than World Blitz or Rapid tournaments.
Swiss Opens can be dangerous territory, and no guarantee. Your opponents could be underrated and a single draw could send your elo into a freefall.
Dominguez also tried to qualify for the Candidates via a Swiss Open - but he ended up withdrawing from the tournament after he lost rating points, instead of gaining them ...
Alireza is a top 10 player in the world. It might seem like a jerk move to you, but it’s a legal and a smart one. He doesn’t have to give more effort. In no way should he be demoted
The only reason Alireza qualified to Candidates 2024 is because he played in a Swiss tournament rather than World Blitz or Rapid tournaments.
Because of this behavior, shouldn't Alireza be demoted to IM or have some sort of punishment atleast?
I mean, it wasn't cheating but it was certainly a lack of sportsmanship. Something has to happen, right?