FIDE Candidates 2022 Kicks off in Madrid

@MyriadManeuvers said in #2:
> I hope Magnus wins it.
Magnus is not there in fide candidates @MyriadManeuvers

I think Magnus will beat anyone who wins the candidates.

I don't know how much of this tournament I can follow. I don't usually root for anyone in chess. I think the article was well written and informative. I have decided to play all the moves that are played in this tournament on a physical board within two months after the end of the tournament. I must start spending some time on chess. It would be nice to see Ding Liren qualify but I think Firouzja might win. I think all eight candidates are capable of winning. Let me rank the candidates in my order of preference anyway. I am almost neutral, but anyway:
Ding
Radjabov
Firouzja
Caruana
Duda
Rapport
Nakamura
Nepomniatchi
It was difficult to remember all names but I did. I may not have spelled all the names correctly. This is not my prediction, just an order of preference. My preferences may change every minute. I like all these players. I don't mind if Nepo gets another shot either.

My prediction its gonna be a race between Duda and Nakamura

1. Firo lacks experience to play in this huge stage.
2. Ding is rusty and has jet-lag
3. Nepo still is tramatized after losing terribly to Magnus
4. Fabi has been found out
5. Rapport unless he plays solidly, he got no chance with this monsters
6. Rajabov(sp) might be a surprising 3rd racer

So it will come down between Duda and Naka, i hope Duda wins

Magnus vs Nakamura could have a chance to break the viewership record of fischer spassky 1972 and it will be a great spectacle for chess cause they are the arguably the two most popular active chess players currently and could even lead to another boom in chess popularity like the one cause by queens gambit but objectively on purely chess Ding vs Magnus would be my prediction for the 2023 wcc match because ding is high on confidence and also will make prep difficult for his opponents because he does not have many games at the top level and will certainly have some suprises up his sleeve

@thefrickouttaherelol said in #19:
> This is one of the most exciting Candidates in a long time. So many "wildcards" for one reason or another. Firouzja training in secret, Liren given a free spot, Duda insistent they deserve a shot at the championship, Nepo potentially learning from his mistakes.
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> My personal rankings:
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> 1) Fabi
> 2) Firouzja
> 3) Nepo
> ...
> 4) Duda
> 5) Liren
> 6) Nakamura
> 7) Rapport
> 8) Radjabov
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> I do not personally think Firouzja is ready unless his secret training will pay off. I doubt Nepo can actually learn from his mistakes. I think Duda is over-estimating himself. I don't think Liren is creative enough to face against Magnus. Nakamura doesn't stand a chance against Magnus or anyone with very strong chess fundamentals at the GM level (sorry!).
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> I actually wish Rapport was a bit stronger as I've seen his recent games on GothamChess and there is potential but his chess is too wild to be considered seriously. I don't know who Radjabov is personally.
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> I only think my personal top 3 have any real chance. I don't know why Liren is being given a real chance here. I think he's evidence that you can be an overall globally ranked player without ever being truly amazing. I've never seen Ding Liren go out of his comfort zone or do anything truly brilliant.
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> Firouzja and Fabi have done brilliant things, and Nepo plays exciting chess. Fabi is the only one who has proven the level of endurance needed and creativity to keep up with Magnus, though!
How does naka not stand a chance lol he beat top gms like aronian and giri at the grand prix after coming back to otb classical after 2 years and perhaps has the highest confidence cause like he has said he has nothing to lose and it is a pretty pivotal moment in pretty much everyone else's chess career

Alireza is going to destroy Hikaru and everyone there. He is a god of chess compared to everyone in the candidates

I want firouzja to win but I think Ding liren will probably win the whole thing.
Firouzja, Caruana and Ding will be the top 3.
I will be happy if hikaru manages 4th but its unlikely.

And if there is one thing I am sure about, its that radjabov will be last.

1.Duda 2. Caruana

I hope Duda and Caruana will get the best result!