FIDE World Chess Championship Singapore 2024: Official Discussion Thread

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Gukesh -youngest world chess champion 🏆🥇

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SymphonicKnight wrote:

Did Gukesh pull out of the World Rapid and Blitz Championships? I thought he was entered in them through the World Championship, but I can no longer find his name on the registered lists.

Yes he pulled out.

He says he needs to unwind after the match. Some people say he doesn’t want to face Magnus.

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I wouldn't want to face Magnus either until I had somewhat perfected myself in a format preferred by the World #1. Gukesh may not be ready this year, but by next year he will be far more prepared, and may be capable of taking him on upon his home turf. Everyone senses that Gukesh really is not ready yet in anything but in the classical time controls, but that as he gains experience this hurdle will also be handled well.

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SymphonicKnight wrote:

I wouldn't want to face Magnus either until I had somewhat perfected myself in a format preferred by the World #1. Gukesh may not be ready this year, but by next year he will be far more prepared, and may be capable of taking him on upon his home turf. Everyone senses that Gukesh really is not ready yet in anything but in the classical time controls, but that as he gains experience this hurdle will also be handled well.

However, I see Gukesh is still scheduled to play in the Tata Steel this January.

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Guys we all know That Gukesh is the goat and he is himothy

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Dumbyduckduck123 wrote:

Guys we all know That Gukesh is the goat and he is himothy

Who honestly believes that?

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Lots of people do

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The FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 will take place in Singapore, featuring the world’s top players. Use this thread for discussions, predictions, and updates about matches, players, and results.

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EnCrossiantIsBrilliant wrote:

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You might be a little late.

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varelse1 wrote:
EnCrossiantIsBrilliant wrote:

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You might be a little late.

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I mean the account above me had joined 2 min ago when I sent the message

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EnCrossiantIsBrilliant wrote:
varelse1 wrote:
EnCrossiantIsBrilliant wrote:

joined 2 min ago

You might be a little late.

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I mean the account above me had joined 2 min ago when I sent the message

Oh okay

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Man, I am rooting for Gukesh! Hope he wins!

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gukesh isn't the champ. carlsen is. to be the champ, you have to beat the champ

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But he is still number 5 in the world. That is a big accomplishment.

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Carlsen is the best, yes.

But he stopped being the champ when he relinquished his title.

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varelse1 wrote:

Carlsen is the best, yes.

But he stopped being the champ when he relinquished his title.

True

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Nepotamy wrote:

gukesh isn't the champ. carlsen is. to be the champ, you have to beat the champ

This is an insult it’s Magnus who didn’t play so u can’t say that

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Yes and Magnus didn't become a chess champion like my fav Gukesh in 18 years