Keep your shirt on

Oh no,
No no
NFW

They’re going to keep sending him back until Iran keeps him.

OMG

Perfect day

I’m with you. But then again, I’m a Fischer Boomer and was thrilled to see him run away with the candidate’s matches in the 70s.

I wonder how a 3-1-0 scoring system affects a player’s approach to a tournament. Do they play safer, not risking the dreaded goose egg?

Perhaps FIDE should adopt a 3-1-0 scoring format for a double round robin.

The oysters are perfect

If you believe in hell, then know that Kara has an eternity that beckons her.

We need you to work a double.

Having a watch party with your kids when you’re separated is always a fun way to stay in touch. It’s not the same as being together, but it’s close.

I can’t wait for the sequel, Fat.

I love that rocket ship on the dial.

Yes, and longer time controls. Tired of seeing players screw up in time pressure.

ETTD

😂

Yeah, you have to step out of that streamer/digital creator self promotion mindset.

It’s tough. Peter and Jan are sharp and quick. It’s hard not to look stupid and dull.

I think Zach has done a pretty good job. He doesn’t need to prove he’s smart and being funny can sometimes be a matter of taste. He’s managed to bring the human element without looking too foolish.

Don’t give ‘em any ideas. Project 2025 was bad enough and most of these Christian neofascists want Armageddon.

New job description: Paid Political Actor

It would take me 5X that and the pieces would be mangled.

Great news for fish!

I’m blissfully unaware and wish to remain that way. 😂

It works if you scream it.

You are required to post: HE SACKED THE ROOOOK!

If the King’s Gambit was good enough for Greco …

I think it’s more than fine. It’s great. When you ignore the loudest voices you discover the variety of chess.

Yeah, that was a debacle. I’m all for making chess less stuffy and more approachable. But let’s not have the equivalent of golf fans screaming “Get in the hole!”

Looking at you Levy.

So chess needs drunken fans screaming at the players and arbiters?