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General Chess Discussion - I don't want to offend NMs or WFMs#3

My guess. Nobody will be offended.


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General Chess Discussion - How to Titled?#13

@MrPushwood Pretty much. Would be a lot poorer. And I say this in protest and admiration for the talent of good Chess players. The money is dire outside the top tent.


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General Chess Discussion - Who is the greatest chess player of all time? :)#53

@kertandidi To be honest I have heard of many wonder kids, tough to pick. Sarin maybe, but PS5 and X-box could be the end of any of them. However I am certain a future scourge of AI chess engines will…


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General Chess Discussion - Who is the greatest chess player of all time? :)#50

@pawnedge Petrosian is my fave of all time. @kertandidi In terms of raw talent and ability, I would guess the best player of all time is about 12 years old and scary right now!


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General Chess Discussion - How to Titled?#11

A lot of time and dosh for a scandalous level of return. Not to mention talent. If I could ( and there is no way I ever could) I would'nt.


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General Chess Discussion - Who is the greatest chess player of all time? :)#47

Ali. Could also Box pretty good, though Tyson would KO him if both in their prime. To be less controversial. Greatest= Kasparov. Best= Magnus.


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General Chess Discussion - I am sick of this...#12

Play as badly as me. No invitations!, any teams with a low bar of entry, feel free to hit me up


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General Chess Discussion - Who likes Magnus Carlsen?#30

What is not to like?, Supremely gifted, grounded considering the success, limelight and wealth. Pretty sure I would win an arm wrestle but I reckon 10 extra queens might not be enough for me to troubl…


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General Chess Discussion - Ignoring Theory#19

@PixelatedParcel Many thanks, and I understand what everybody is saying about certain openings not being top drawer as it were. What GMs do and do not do is not all that applicable to me, they do not …


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General Chess Discussion - Ignoring Theory#5

@clutchnutz Caro/Slav has been my thought too. Think you are right. Silman suggested it as a combo in my strategy book.


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