Magnus or Nepo??
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Nov 20, 2021
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Magnus… Nepo is inconsistent, though an upset would be intriguing 🤔
chessmateto wrote:
Magnus… Nepo is inconsistent, though an upset would be intriguing 🤔
But what are Magnus's , Ian's strengths and weaknesses? Other day I read Karjakin saying that Magnus can crumble psychologically...which is a big minus point for him.
I think Magnus will win, but I am pulling for Nepo. An upset is more interesting, then Magnus will have to fight to get his title back.
Nov 20, 2021
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#5
It's time for a new World Chess Champion. I think Nepo will win. Nepo leads Carlo in classical games by 4 games to 1 with 8 draws.
I would love to see be close but have nepo win and for it to build hype for the future!!!
Nov 20, 2021
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#7
Magnus is awesome, hope he wins and i hope he is motivated to over turn his negative score against nepo
Blitz chess is great fun when watching pros, because I don’t wait a million years for the GM’s move.
For Carlsen:
He is the better player, ranked as #1 in the world for a dozen years
He has the experience, this is his fifth title match
Nepo has only been top ten for two years and never top three
For Nepo:
He is fearless and doesn’t really consider himself weaker than Carlsen
He has done well against Carlsen over all (even if his wins from 2002-03 probably mean little today)
There is more pressure on Carlsen, who ”should” win
fabelhaft wrote:
For Carlsen:
He is the better player, ranked as #1 in the world for a dozen years
He has the experience, this is his fifth title match
Nepo has only been top ten for two years and never top three
For Nepo:
He is fearless and doesn’t really consider himself weaker than Carlsen
He has done well against Carlsen over all (even if his wins from 2002-03 probably mean little today)
There is more pressure on Carlsen, who ”should” win
good analysis
I'm rooting for Magnus and expect him to win, but all I really want is an interesting match.
blitz2009 wrote:
#15 did we ask? No. So shut up
blitz2009...that's a horrible way to talk to someone.
i think magnus will win, but it would be cool to see nepo upset him
Overall The Magster is better and more consistent. BUT... that can work against him for this reason: If Magnus starts off not at his peak or a bit burned out he'll tend to stay like that for the match. Bun Man (Nepo) being a bit more like a roller coaster in playing ability might elevate his play at the right time and win the match even if he has a couple of less than stellar games.
It could also come down to motivation. The Magster has already accomplished everything there is in chess so the ambition, drive, hunger may be deminishing over time. Nepo hasn't achieved the highest title so he has that to strive for. I'm not sure about Nepos financial foundation but I'm sure Magnus has earned way more in chess and is already comfortable from it. So there might be that bit of extra motivation for Nepo. I'd estimate there's a 60% chance Magnus wins.
December_TwentyNine wrote:
Blitz gets grumpy when I'm around, he needs lots of hugs and cuddling to make him feel better
But other than that he's generally a sweetheart, the kind of guy that you would tip your King over for
I want him to always be happy
I offer to give him hugs but .... ???
poetic...
carlsen since we know he has the superior advantage and will retain his title again 👻
Nov 23, 2021
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#17
nepomni since we know he has the superior advantage and will attain his debut title 
AussieRookie wrote:
nepomni since we know he has the superior advantage and will attain his debut title
great minds think alike!
Nov 28, 2021
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#19
What happens when the entire match is drawn? Will they play Armageddon? Blitz?
I just wanted you all to ask, whom are you supporting :-Magnus Carlsen or Ian Nepomniachtchi? Of course I'll go with the Russian Super Grandmaster but can someone please highlight me what type of leverage Ian will have over Magnus and vice versa?