#  @gutsy_gambit Gutsy Gambit
Gutsy Gambit posts on X about freestyle, events, in the, prague the most. They currently have [---] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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### Social Influence
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[countries](/list/countries) 9.8% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 7.84% [finance](/list/finance) 3.92%
**Social topic influence**
[freestyle](/topic/freestyle) #2565, [events](/topic/events) 10.78%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 7.84%, [prague](/topic/prague) 7.84%, [fide](/topic/fide) #43, [the world](/topic/the-world) 5.88%, [norway](/topic/norway) 5.88%, [the new](/topic/the-new) 4.9%, [if you](/topic/if-you) 3.92%, [views](/topic/views) 3.92%
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Has to be the most consistently cope-y & self-serving view of Carlsen's for years now. My instinct is real chess; your calculation and prep is fake chess. Lmao. Contrast that to what Polugaevsky opined on rapid chess decades ago. Far more reasonable. https://rookreview.com/news/magnus-future-of-chess-is-speed-tournaments-not-classical https://rookreview.com/news/magnus-future-of-chess-is-speed-tournaments-not-classical"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022137738234147195) 2026-02-13T02:36Z [---] followers, 62.6K engagements
"Wesley So criticizes the freestyle world championship and discusses the issue with FIDE introducing all these new world championship titles. https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/d-gukesh-chess-world-champion-fide-wesley-so-interview-10469677/ https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/d-gukesh-chess-world-champion-fide-wesley-so-interview-10469677/"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2012011980044058656) 2026-01-16T04:00Z [---] followers, 14.4K engagements
"The cover basically has the [----] Olympiad team on it. Open Access In The Price of Genius: Inside the World of Indias Chess Prodigies published by Juggarnaut Binit Priyaranjan looks at Indian chessplayers at the forefront of the chess boom today including D Gukesh and Raunak Sadhwani. In this excerpt from the book he pulls https://t.co/H2FXjJljag Open Access In The Price of Genius: Inside the World of Indias Chess Prodigies published by Juggarnaut Binit Priyaranjan looks at Indian chessplayers at the forefront of the chess boom today including D Gukesh and Raunak Sadhwani. In this excerpt from"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023013999768752174) 2026-02-15T12:38Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Same chart with the player's wdl and scores"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2014209396046512463) 2026-01-22T05:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Did he confirm Alireza to be playing EWC I can see the reasoning behind this argument but the other side is basically that all the best qualified players should play the premiere event. This makes sense if you consider EWC as not a premiere event. I can get behind that. :) Hikaru: EWC and GCT conflict is actually a good thing https://t.co/IyoFb853dh @GMHikaru #chess #news #EWC #GCT https://t.co/YJu4OGBF1M Hikaru: EWC and GCT conflict is actually a good thing https://t.co/IyoFb853dh @GMHikaru #chess #news #EWC #GCT https://t.co/YJu4OGBF1M"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022338995079008687) 2026-02-13T15:56Z [---] followers, 12.8K engagements
"EWC will have higher viewership even if we account for botted views. Carlsen + Nakamura have enough pull. Plus GCT doesn't do excessive promos. And I don't think time control matters all that much for viewership. It's more about what will generate more buzz around an event. I'm low-key glad GCT kept their original dates. The Sinquefield Cup (August 821) and the Esports World Cup chess event (August 1115) are running concurrently this summer if EWC does not change. I see this as a natural experiment for the blitz vs classical debate OTB vs I'm low-key glad GCT kept their original dates. The"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022478285389861151) 2026-02-14T01:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I think the outcome was decided the moment this pairing came about. Psychological edges are real. Magnus Carlsen makes an unbelievable swindle turns around a completely lost position to defeat Fabiano Caruana in Game [--] of the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship Finals https://t.co/Q8FRondEaH Magnus Carlsen makes an unbelievable swindle turns around a completely lost position to defeat Fabiano Caruana in Game [--] of the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship Finals https://t.co/Q8FRondEaH"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023104669036494855) 2026-02-15T18:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I think I'm going to turn my breakfast to this with the amount of times he and others are posting this. I already have guavas I'm not consistent with eggs. Once you get addicted to eggs and guavas add greek yogurt and whey. Now you are the 0.1% of the healthy population of the world. Burn that belly fat you deserve to look good. https://t.co/LIepRzP7hP Once you get addicted to eggs and guavas add greek yogurt and whey. Now you are the 0.1% of the healthy population of the world. Burn that belly fat you deserve to look good. https://t.co/LIepRzP7hP"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023263704457130221) 2026-02-16T05:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Hadn't realized earlier but much of the pull to EWC isn't even the players. It's the audience rooting for their esports teams which is sizeable. So ofc it would have higher viewership and ppl will pander that around to show how much speed chess is better or exciting. EWC will have higher viewership even if we account for botted views. Carlsen + Nakamura have enough pull. Plus GCT doesn't do excessive promos. And I don't think time control matters all that much for viewership. It's more about what will generate more buzz around an event. EWC will have higher viewership even if we account for"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023280746191069666) 2026-02-16T06:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
""Opening theory is exhausting chess" "Engines have destroyed chess" and yada yada. Every generation declares chess finished. Every generation is wrong. What endures isnt tradition but adaptabilitythe games endless ability to reinvent unpredictability says Viswanathan Anand. @vishy64theking #viswanathananand #thesoftrecord #kindlecast #prithakejriwal https://t.co/8HzisNFctg Every generation declares chess finished. Every generation is wrong. What endures isnt tradition but adaptabilitythe games endless ability to reinvent unpredictability says Viswanathan Anand. @vishy64theking"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023317003407433969) 2026-02-16T08:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"So this is what Hikaru said. Why the [----] club might shrink. He is generally correct - Yes the mass of players is more balanced at top levels - The no. of 2600+ gms is also falling accelerating the deflation. Not enough youngsters are breaking through to compensate the exodus I saw a comment about Hikaru saying that nobody would cross [----] or something (didn't verify does anyone know where he said that). If that is true he is generally sort of correct. I saw a comment about Hikaru saying that nobody would cross [----] or something (didn't verify does anyone know where he said that). If that is"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2018586622187749651) 2026-02-03T07:25Z [---] followers, 14.5K engagements
"More no-increment stuff Chess is coming to the Esports Nations Cup in [----] 🏆 [---] players will represent nations across the world after qualifying through the CCT leaderboard and online regional qualifiers Which country is truly the best at chess 🌎 https://t.co/rLnR5VBC7a Chess is coming to the Esports Nations Cup in [----] 🏆 [---] players will represent nations across the world after qualifying through the CCT leaderboard and online regional qualifiers Which country is truly the best at chess 🌎 https://t.co/rLnR5VBC7a"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2020340093781963113) 2026-02-08T03:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Any rating surge/inflation is likely not happening before [----]. Anyone non-trivially active who crosses and maintains [----] in this era would be more impressive than what some of these guys did. It would also mean they are able to rise above the leveling effect of engine prep. ♟ Players who crossed [----] FIDE rating (peak live rating mentioned): Magnus Carlsen [----] Garry Kasparov [----] Fabiano Caruana [----] Levon Aronian [----] Veselin Topalov [----] Shakhriyar Mamedyarov [----] Wesley So [----] Viswanathan Anand [----] ♟ Players who crossed [----] FIDE rating (peak live rating mentioned): Magnus"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2020346893025570886) 2026-02-08T04:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"In the matter of ratings just listen to and believe Hikaru. He understands these things well. "Level of play will increase across the board but the ratings will likely not reflect that" -- in his recent video. https://x.com/i/status/2018586622187749651 So this is what Hikaru said. Why the [----] club might shrink. He is generally correct - Yes the mass of players is more balanced at top levels - The no. of 2600+ gms is also falling accelerating the deflation. Not enough youngsters are breaking through to compensate the exodus https://t.co/VwRSXuIW15 https://x.com/i/status/2018586622187749651 So"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2020351162734768259) 2026-02-08T04:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Hans Niemann will be playing in Prague Masters. Someone who is listed going to drop out. https://youtu.be/0np0Vnncriksi=3RLemepCEKvSlWkE&t=299 https://youtu.be/0np0Vnncriksi=3RLemepCEKvSlWkE&t=299"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2020535927161172191) 2026-02-08T16:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@intregis Don't believe in persistent luck. It's just bad or average form. In good form he'll see the mistake with the knight sacrifice and other small things & decisions which would cascade to much better results"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2020886390507225147) 2026-02-09T15:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Abdusattorov the final player Alireza Firouzja returns to Norway Chess ♟ 🔥 The youngest player ever to reach [----] joins the [----] lineup. A grandmaster at [--] Alireza became the second-youngest 2700-rated player at [--]. He has qualified for the FIDE Candidates twice first by winning the FIDE Grand Swiss https://t.co/D8FmqKQDVq Alireza Firouzja returns to Norway Chess ♟ 🔥 The youngest player ever to reach [----] joins the [----] lineup. A grandmaster at [--] Alireza became the second-youngest 2700-rated player at [--]. He has qualified for the FIDE Candidates twice first by winning the FIDE Grand Swiss"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021198109838278836) 2026-02-10T12:22Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Gukesh I get since he has no interest in TT Circuits and hasn't joined any eSports team. But why wouldn't Wesley sign this 🤔 Two major chess events. One calendar clash. Weve published an open letter calling for better coordination between the [----] Grand Chess Tour and the Esports World Cup so qualified players can compete in both. https://t.co/jPq3jMU0Hu Two major chess events. One calendar clash. Weve published an open letter calling for better coordination between the [----] Grand Chess Tour and the Esports World Cup so qualified players can compete in both. https://t.co/jPq3jMU0Hu"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021262745132261637) 2026-02-10T16:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Fabiano's take on this issue: "GCT didn't do anything wrong". GCT decided and announced dates locations invitations well in advance. Responsibility is on EWC to move dates if they want to retain top players. He calls it nearly as egregious as scheduling it during WCC. Two major chess events. One calendar clash. Weve published an open letter calling for better coordination between the [----] Grand Chess Tour and the Esports World Cup so qualified players can compete in both. https://t.co/jPq3jMU0Hu Two major chess events. One calendar clash. Weve published an open letter calling for better"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021417217196425488) 2026-02-11T02:53Z [---] followers, 18.1K engagements
"RT @kevinstock12: The Human Diet has a long history. But imagine it was a 300-page book. It tells of an evolutionary mismatch between bei"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021509425157296608) 2026-02-11T08:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @Dearme2_: Being able to move your body and exercise is a gift. Don't take it for granted"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021519853002301590) 2026-02-11T09:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @perkmaybe: Having zero health problems is a luxury most people dont realize is a luxury"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021534636430778678) 2026-02-11T10:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Zero bad tournaments since over an year. He does it again Another Winter Split win for Sindarov https://t.co/Ebv141UyUA He does it again Another Winter Split win for Sindarov https://t.co/Ebv141UyUA"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021535060084842667) 2026-02-11T10:41Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"RT @Harryputtar98: @gutsy_gambit He is a nice lad as well. I would root for him and wei yi in candidates"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021556738152083905) 2026-02-11T12:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Caruana 1:53 : "if this was a thing that for eg. Magnus was playing the GCT this probably would have never happened. There is the kind of view perhaps of the eSports World Cup organization that most players dont matter for their tournament which is obviously a wrong view." Fabiano's take on this issue: "GCT didn't do anything wrong". GCT decided and announced dates locations invitations well in advance. Responsibility is on EWC to move dates if they want to retain top players. He calls it nearly as egregious as scheduling it during WCC. https://t.co/LT1D2ZtOBZ Fabiano's take on this issue:"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021570850915324019) 2026-02-11T13:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"RT @viditchess: The scope of improvement to chess broadcasting is huge. Also overall broadcasting and organization if they are thought th"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021571424922587173) 2026-02-11T13:06Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @g_diets_: If you do not eat enough protein and healthy fats you cannot beat hunger; if you like load your plates with rice"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021586545443008688) 2026-02-11T14:06Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @Kishore4770: Fastest triglyceride improvement combo: ✅ remove sugar/juice ✅ reduce rice/roti portion ✅ add protein each meal ✅ walk af"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021596335724511239) 2026-02-11T14:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@kaushik0803 His reply to removing Carlsen from the equation was a criteria that the world champ should be demonstrating some dominance wrt to peers. Waise is there someone demonstrably doing that who somehow you'd say "missed out" on the title"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021633042482405598) 2026-02-11T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@kaushik0803 Another elo gazer then. Showed enough that the only thing that matters in elo is whether you are able to maintain an active long-term lead compared to only your active peers playing similar circuits. Silly to compare with folks who are delaying deflation & prep-leveling effects"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021637540445643107) 2026-02-11T17:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @Gyan49485: I am usually not the one to support GCT. It usually stars the same names and the classical events especially features safe p"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021647891937603769) 2026-02-11T18:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"So is it that ultimately chess finds a way and btfos new organizers without patience or the correct goals/values EWC may have the long term sponsorship & a non-confusing format but maybe shooting itself in an entirely different way. To ensure accuracy in the current public discussion about the [----] Sinquefield Cup and Esports World Cup scheduling conflict we are setting the record straight regarding our longstanding August dates and the planning behind the [----] Grand Chess Tour. Since its inception in [----] https://t.co/dSn65TeqYI To ensure accuracy in the current public discussion about the"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021648517933281619) 2026-02-11T18:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @Harryputtar98: @Rookreviewcom There goes the future of EWC as well"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021649930155438519) 2026-02-11T18:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @covid19vivid: @anandnagu This is my Toddler s meal"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021652657879101792) 2026-02-11T18:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @Rookreviewcom: "It's just insane If Magnus were playing in GCT none of this would have happened at all." @FabianoCaruana on EWC a"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021653669742358841) 2026-02-11T18:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @HansMokeNiemann: Honored to return to Prague. Really looking forward to playing such a strong event"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021653864500670914) 2026-02-11T18:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @PragueChess: 🤝 @HansMokeNiemann returns to the @PragueChess After a strong year highlighted by a shared third-place at the @tatasteelc"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021653959187083679) 2026-02-11T18:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Which players are likely to drop out as GCT regular tour participants in favor of EWC"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021656714429575624) 2026-02-11T18:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @Anqaxe: I couldnt care less if those raising my issues are covertly tied to political entities that could be legislatively more detr"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021657865854103580) 2026-02-11T18:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @kaushik0803: @gutsy_gambit Nobody is demonstrating any sort of domination in classical in general Possibly Magnus would if he played b"
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2021768216406897138) 2026-02-12T02:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @WhateverVishal: Then tell what is real protein source mam Kachori Samosa Chole Bhature Sorry I will drink this over"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021780844462191031) 2026-02-12T02:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"This just introduces a new course. Are the well-paid career opportunities proportionally increasing in said sectors lmao. Can't imagine this program's placement opportunities being better than that for legit campus aero pass-outs - which is few opportunities in core. IIT Madras has launched the new BS in Aeronautics and Space Technology a flexible skill-based undergraduate programme offered in online mode aimed at widening access to industry-ready aerospace education. Aligned with national priorities in aviation UAVs and space https://t.co/UWUkpyL2IA IIT Madras has launched the new BS in"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021801306382573684) 2026-02-12T04:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"So from the new documentary when Judit stopped being too aggressive in the early 2000s stopped hating draws and started taking them when they came her rating soared and she went past 2700"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021924596560376144) 2026-02-12T12:29Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"I think the content creation that freestyle does is far far more interesting than the chess part. So not gonna complain that they called the players early. They will release all the stuff bit by bit over the next months. The next top event in the World of Chess starts tomorrow- the @FIDE_chess Freestyle Chess World Championship With a stacked lineup consisting of Magnus Carlsen Fabiano Caruana Vincent Keymer Nodirbek Abdusattorov Arjun Erigaisi Javokhir Sindarov Levon Aronian and Hans https://t.co/gaGBzgbT31 The next top event in the World of Chess starts tomorrow- the @FIDE_chess Freestyle"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2021980806173036965) 2026-02-12T16:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@FLUZO10 Viewership is less about the time control and more about established prestige stakes/storylines/spice national sporting interest and popular player participation. Whatever time control amplifies these will flourish"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022164275331313764) 2026-02-13T04:21Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@FLUZO10 Norway chess offers Carlsen + other popular top players who care to pit him and themselves against. Has injected decisiveness through 3-1-0 scoring and armageddon. Doubt it would suddenly become less appealing if the main format was even more proper classical with [--] sec inc"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022192389067354587) 2026-02-13T06:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Sindarov Levon or Carlsen seem like the players who can likely win. Maybe Hans as well. Might have said Keymer if it was slow [---]. No openings no tension FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship begins today. Catch our broadcast from 7.30pm IST on our https://t.co/tAnKUdos2Q India and Chess24 India channels. https://t.co/20Kc6uBJ3M No openings no tension FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship begins today. Catch our broadcast from 7.30pm IST on our https://t.co/tAnKUdos2Q India and Chess24 India channels. https://t.co/20Kc6uBJ3M"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022227823365435890) 2026-02-13T08:34Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Am I getting paranoid or does everything look like llm generated these days. Not talking of this post which seems legit - but some of the replies down here. There are two kinds of arguments in support of this abomination: [--]. So what if he got 1/800 Theyll teach him for [--] years and make them a good doctor. Lol. Five years of MBBS couldnt make them score even [---] out of [---] and you think theyll turn them into Einstein in three https://t.co/aVX53wcQfu There are two kinds of arguments in support of this abomination: [--]. So what if he got 1/800 Theyll teach him for [--] years and make them a good"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022257112802590991) 2026-02-13T10:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Keymer is improving fast in fast chess Let's see how he does in GCT. FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship [----] After seven intense round-robin games among eight elite players the top four have reached the semifinals: @MagnusCarlsen Vincent Keymer @FabianoCaruana @NodirbekGM The semifinals will be played on February [--]. #freestylechess https://t.co/fBVjyd1u7X FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship [----] After seven intense round-robin games among eight elite players the top four have reached the semifinals: @MagnusCarlsen Vincent Keymer @FabianoCaruana @NodirbekGM The semifinals will be"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022472291549086164) 2026-02-14T00:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@paplitweets @DeveshsK_ @GMJSindarov Considering the ongoing deflation and the leveling effect of engine prep someone who storms to [----] (gains in rating) through enough non-trivial activity is almost certainly underrated wrt to the elite group. Same with Bluebaum Yagiz"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022565069205430629) 2026-02-14T06:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Didn't tune in for this and just checked the results. Fast freestyle is meh. Prague is still [--] days away. FIDE Freestyle World Championship: Carlsen Keymer Caruana and Abdusattorov contenders for the title Magnus Carlsen Vincent Keymer Fabiano Caruanaand Nodirbek Abdusattorovhave qualified for the semifinals of the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship and remain https://t.co/Qd5s0pbOZC FIDE Freestyle World Championship: Carlsen Keymer Caruana and Abdusattorov contenders for the title Magnus Carlsen Vincent Keymer Fabiano Caruanaand Nodirbek Abdusattorovhave qualified for the semifinals of"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022577196670541909) 2026-02-14T07:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Spanish No. [--] David Anton's views on recent events and spanish chess. https://damasyreyes-es.translate.goog/david-anton-fide-magnus-carlsen/_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp David Antn: La FIDE est al servicio de Magnus Carlsen https://t.co/UIWeQ6X7iq #ajedrez #chess #freestylechess https://damasyreyes-es.translate.goog/david-anton-fide-magnus-carlsen/_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp David Antn: La FIDE est al servicio de Magnus Carlsen https://t.co/UIWeQ6X7iq #ajedrez #chess #freestylechess"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022651466549510528) 2026-02-14T12:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The brainrot takes on chess SM shows fans don't follow even their favorite top player's statements closely. Almost all of them including Carlsen have expressed that chess prep is easier due to nnue engines & is leveling the field. Only 1-2 of them find this shift distasteful"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022654682620190950) 2026-02-14T12:50Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Anyway if this variant does become a thing at any point theory and prep will come here as well. Shallow opening ideas for 900+ positions common opening patterns & motifs etc. Let the top players enjoy this variant's honeymoon period while it lasts"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022836867444642036) 2026-02-15T00:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @gutsy_gambit: There were several issues with last year's tour which made it neither open nor fair: - Rules time controls and formats"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023255164690534826) 2026-02-16T04:36Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"They should be the main commentators + make it all classical time. ✅ The deep dive desk crew is ready for the #commentary - actually we are already ON AIR at the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship [----] with #PeterLeko.♟🎙 Join us on the @chess_freestyle YT-channel. 🙂 Link in the comments.👇 #ChessConnectsUs @FIDE_chess https://t.co/XwwYCbiDy7 ✅ The deep dive desk crew is ready for the #commentary - actually we are already ON AIR at the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship [----] with #PeterLeko.♟🎙 Join us on the @chess_freestyle YT-channel. 🙂 Link in the comments.👇 #ChessConnectsUs"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022536791052669030) 2026-02-14T05:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm with Hikaru's take here because I don't think EWC is a world-title tier premier event in the first place and doesn't require all the best qualifiers to play there. It's fine if it clashes with another marquee tour's events. The problem is not the bad views.📉 The problem is that you are attempting to backstab your colleagues just to increase your chance of finishing second at the EWC. That is not nice. And I am not scared of your mob. It is not a big mob as everyone can see. The problem is not the bad views.📉 The problem is that you are attempting to backstab your colleagues just to"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022657281092149623) 2026-02-14T13:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@fintech_shark They should at least mark which responses/posts are automated so I can simply not pay attention"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022665857588253010) 2026-02-14T13:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Wtf is Arjun doing. lmao. Wish this was in long classical format. :("
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022723282433438056) 2026-02-14T17:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"RT @_Namrataa: No movement is ever organic. There are always some people who lead it/fuel it. The question is is the outrage justified As"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023092832194769131) 2026-02-15T17:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2026 was rushed but alright. I think the structure for [----] qualification is an improvement over the past year in terms of fairness and openness. The time control sucks as ever. Let's see if this persists or fizzles out like the old [---] championship. Check out the beautiful moments from the prize distribution ceremony as Magnus Carlsen is crowned the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Champion [----] These are top [--] finishers who qualify for the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2027: 🥇 Magnus Carlsen (2887 ) 🥈 Fabiano https://t.co/54gzoEblnC Check out the beautiful moments from the prize"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023256536936751428) 2026-02-16T04:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"It seems like [---] will be a mainstay among elite at least in some form"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023257401424798157) 2026-02-16T04:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Fake. Average salary of software engineers in Indian cities in [----] Bengaluru - [-----] LPA Hyderabad - [-----] LPA Delhi NCR - [-----] LPA Pune - [-----] LPA Mumbai - [-----] LPA Chennai - [-----] LPA Kolkata - [----] LPA Ahmedabad - [----] LPA Average salary of software engineers in Indian cities in [----] Bengaluru - [-----] LPA Hyderabad - [-----] LPA Delhi NCR - [-----] LPA Pune - [-----] LPA Mumbai - [-----] LPA Chennai - [-----] LPA Kolkata - [----] LPA Ahmedabad - [----] LPA"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023268369051611223) 2026-02-16T05:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @bronzeageclerk: Everything after Season [--] was crap since they stopped following Martin's story"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023272302901936340) 2026-02-16T05:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Good thing is this new audience could take interest in the other chess events"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023281267010347429) 2026-02-16T06:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @Gyan49485: It's obvious to anyone with half a brain. S8UL streams had as many views as peak chessbase India during the dream Indian Ol"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023287786737160316) 2026-02-16T06:46Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I like how interesting & chaotic some of the opening positions get in [---]. But it's all for naught if you don't give the players time. Ideally the time for this should be even more than Candidates/WCC time control and let's get rid of the pre-game discussions"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2022836861585232186) 2026-02-15T00:54Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"There were several issues with last year's tour which made it neither open nor fair: - Rules time controls and formats changing in the middle of the tour. - A points system which favored those who play more events in the tour. Naturally the only [--] players who played all [--] events ended up in the top [--]. Hikaru was invited to this year's event though and declined because of the lowered prize fund and to focus on the Candidates. Wesley So criticizes the freestyle world championship and discusses the issue with FIDE introducing all these new world championship titles. https://t.co/8gZArXRape"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2012048678526263786) 2026-01-16T06:26Z [---] followers, 10.8K engagements
"Why does this Shiva have a moustache How did this appear on Shivaratri and how did they know where to dig Why does the linga look it was made out of mechanical machinery Har Har Mahadev 🙏 Ancient Shivling found in Champaran Bihar You will be amazed to see how beautiful is the Shivling . https://t.co/EvtUHcE4Gb Har Har Mahadev 🙏 Ancient Shivling found in Champaran Bihar You will be amazed to see how beautiful is the Shivling . https://t.co/EvtUHcE4Gb"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023295285779366382) 2026-02-16T07:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Everything is content if you look for it hard enough. Absolute cinema before the chess game 🎞 https://t.co/dwFEi4V34l Absolute cinema before the chess game 🎞 https://t.co/dwFEi4V34l"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2023319956516175943) 2026-02-16T08:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Erigaisi snubbed again The guy is literally suited for a mixed format tour but ok I kinda expected that. He did decline a wildcard invite last time which I applaud. Do the same this year as well Arjun"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2016209050275549384) 2026-01-27T17:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Idk man the thing looks rigged up for Fabi or Alireza to win again. lmao. They didn't invite players who could realistically put up a fight - Arjun Sindarov Wei Yi (if he finds his fighting spirit back). Erigaisi snubbed again The guy is literally suited for a mixed format tour but ok I kinda expected that. He did decline a wildcard invite last time which I applaud. Do the same this year as well Arjun. https://t.co/5mLsiCWCxE Erigaisi snubbed again The guy is literally suited for a mixed format tour but ok I kinda expected that. He did decline a wildcard invite last time which I applaud. Do"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2016211774396358841) 2026-01-27T18:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HRWPlus If URS was a serious criteria Arjun would definitely have been invited. Anyway as I said before the criteria is: 2-4 american players + world champion + past year top 3/4 + some preferred players"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2016215690299244647) 2026-01-27T18:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Average view of the the person who does neither gym nor mudgar training. Or eats anything beyond low nutrition grainslop 3x a day. Modern Gym Machines and protein powder can't match the old traditional techniques 🙏🔥 https://t.co/JB93RbArnE Modern Gym Machines and protein powder can't match the old traditional techniques 🙏🔥 https://t.co/JB93RbArnE"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2016452333342007586) 2026-01-28T10:04Z [---] followers, 110.2K engagements
"I can't just chalk up his wins against multiple top players as just punishing risky play. He must have a particular deceptive style or something. Meet 28-year-old Matthias Bluebaum in the [----] club After qualifying for the FIDE Candidates he started [----] energetically with strong performances in the Bundesliga and at #TataSteelMasters. Yesterday he defeated Gukesh and today he beat Giri in [--] moves https://t.co/86UpSoVga8 Meet 28-year-old Matthias Bluebaum in the [----] club After qualifying for the FIDE Candidates he started [----] energetically with strong performances in the Bundesliga and at"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2016570919838503125) 2026-01-28T17:55Z [---] followers, 15.2K engagements
"The only player with [--] decisive games in a row. 😭 Some things are clearer on hindsight. Anyone else even Arjun would be more amenable to taking a draw after a horrible loss"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2016585303717478787) 2026-01-28T18:52Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"GM Ramesh's comparison of the top [--] Indian players Gukesh Arjun Pragg. - Arjun: "kind of a complete player" "manages time better" "mentally more tougher" - Gukesh: main strength is "insane self-belief" - Pragg: "chess-wise he's probably the better among the three""
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017090096126939386) 2026-01-30T04:18Z [---] followers, 67.9K engagements
"@pawankulkarni12 Pragg had an insane supertournament win streak (rarely seen even among top players in their prime) before he slowed. Gukesh had a subpar year after Wijk but showed sparks here & there in Croatia Rapid ECCC &Norway. Arjun had a decent Grand Swiss & World Cup and a good R&B yr"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017191494617371095) 2026-01-30T11:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Yep this confirms that there are no more freestyle tour events except the Grenke one. Even this will likely fizzle out like the old [---] championship. What about the new Triathlon (Total) tour Can that legitimately last The official qualification pathways for the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship [----] have been published detailing how eight players will qualify through a series of online and over-the-board events scheduled between April [----] and January [----]. Read the full text here: https://t.co/db5LTxw3Ga The official qualification pathways for the FIDE Freestyle Chess World"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017260803825840323) 2026-01-30T15:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Yep I don't see how Sindarov loses this now. Uzbekistan in the lead Standings after round [--] - Tata Steel Masters [----] https://t.co/7DMoKsfEvv Uzbekistan in the lead Standings after round [--] - Tata Steel Masters [----] https://t.co/7DMoKsfEvv"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017312665933394315) 2026-01-30T19:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@Mukherjea Exactly. Three flavors of views regarding engines in this clip 👇🏽. Funny how Carlsen says that engines have made things egalitarian and that somehow makes things boring all in the same breath. https://x.com/i/status/2004454995492798783 People have been picking up other statements but what I found interesting in the press conference was that all three champions sort of expressed that it's harder to win classical games against well-prepared opponents because of AI/Engines. Either way I am with Vishy's take https://t.co/ch8W6FuyZs https://x.com/i/status/2004454995492798783 People"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017444350247284800) 2026-01-31T03:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Exactly what I felt. Funnily enough Carlsen (&Nakamura) have affirmed the egalitarian aspect that nnue engines have introduced in their recent interviews in WRB & TTT. While at the same time talking of how that somehow makes things boring. Check that clip I posted down here. @gutsy_gambit Seriously this "engine is killing chess" stuff is complete and utter nonsense and those who spread do so knowing it's false. Seriously read "Grandmaster Battle Manual" by Vassilios Kotronias. He was nowhere near elite but a great theoretician. Just see one game analyzed and @gutsy_gambit Seriously this"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017448712474378373) 2026-01-31T04:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"There are no free points in Supertournaments anymore and strength differences between elites and sub-elites is collapsing. You have to up your game and have other qualities shine. I haven't seen anything like this. Indian stars are usually leading any event they play. Not this time. https://t.co/ZDjgeTCsvX I haven't seen anything like this. Indian stars are usually leading any event they play. Not this time. https://t.co/ZDjgeTCsvX"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017455793281634752) 2026-01-31T04:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Anish: "I think it's probably the most fun time to play classical top tournaments in my personal career span . There's a beauty to the way chess has changed from 2010s to [----] towards 2025" Anishs take on why Wijk has many decisive games & why classical maybe more exciting now than a decade ago. The old understanding that elites could draw each other & then farm underdogs is breaking down -- no free pts. Sharp contrast to engine prep is killing chess refrain. https://t.co/RCUoPjb7h2 Anishs take on why Wijk has many decisive games & why classical maybe more exciting now than a decade ago. The"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017458806989722039) 2026-01-31T04:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Whatever his issues have been since the two freestyle events will likely won't be fixed soon. Don't expect him to suddenly come in red hot form in Prague. Maybe even he needs a 2-3 month introspective break. Gukesh has new problems now of conversion Old problems solved Gukesh has new problems now of conversion Old problems solved"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017669536628281400) 2026-01-31T18:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The number of RR classical super-tournaments Pragg has won and Hikaru has won in his entire career are already reaching comparable. And then you have folks taking elo standings seriously. Yeh nobody sane is gonna believe there's a [--] elo strength difference there"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017857715201315254) 2026-02-01T07:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Among the top players Hikaru definitely understands elo&rating systems pretty well. He knew exactly the chances of others to overtake him in ratings in [----] states how Carlsen will stay #1 forever how these systems can be gamed why there shouldn't be a rating spot etc"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017942787459846348) 2026-02-01T12:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"He won't be the youngest Candidate - Fischer and Carlsen take that. But [----] is the only chance he would get to beat the youngest WC thing. Hot take: We will see Yagiz Erdogmus in Candidates [----] Hot take: We will see Yagiz Erdogmus in Candidates 2028"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017943494422339687) 2026-02-01T12:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@girifreespirit I am not supportive of artificial rating decay. Any decay that would actually model a chess player's actual strength decline would be too slow to matter. With faster decays elo would become even more meaningless than it is now"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2017952064421441792) 2026-02-01T13:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"So among top seeds almost all of them lost rating Keymer maintained his rating and Abdusattorov gained +19. The good thing for Abdusattorov is that his old rating (2751) will be used in Prague Masters so he can extend his elo lead further. [--] players from Wijk will be here Both Arjun and Keymer need at least 7.5/13 to maintain their rating. Which is at minimum [--] wins. Similar story for all top [--] seeds. https://t.co/e0bLA9JC12 Both Arjun and Keymer need at least 7.5/13 to maintain their rating. Which is at minimum [--] wins. Similar story for all top [--] seeds. https://t.co/e0bLA9JC12"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2018002221288636451) 2026-02-01T16:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"So the top [--] require 5.5/9 in Prague masters to maintain or gain ratings. Doable So among top seeds almost all of them lost rating Keymer maintained his rating and Abdusattorov gained +19. The good thing for Abdusattorov is that his old rating (2751) will be used in Prague Masters so he can extend his elo lead further. [--] players from Wijk will be here https://t.co/ntQwKY3P3y So among top seeds almost all of them lost rating Keymer maintained his rating and Abdusattorov gained +19. The good thing for Abdusattorov is that his old rating (2751) will be used in Prague Masters so he can extend his"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2018012155615084810) 2026-02-01T17:22Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Is there really a concept of "momentum" in chess tournament performance streaks Nodirbek had a bad Sinquefield & World Cup and then goes on to crush London Classic following it up with Wijk win. If the "momentum" persists we can expect him to do well in Prague as well. So the top [--] require 5.5/9 in Prague masters to maintain or gain ratings. Doable https://t.co/QclFnO7rBc So the top [--] require 5.5/9 in Prague masters to maintain or gain ratings. Doable https://t.co/QclFnO7rBc"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2018016623454728520) 2026-02-01T17:40Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"The outright winner this time won almost the same number of points as the joint winner last year. (Pragg 25.0). Effect of the top [--] TAR rule. And watch as Norway chess rewards 28+ points to the winner"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2018328330836279415) 2026-02-02T14:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"When will they announce the Candidates qualifying paths though If FIDE circuit is a path it needs to be announced sooner rather than later. Not a fan of how the new circuit is stunting points for Opens. To compensate a more prominent role for the Open Circuit would be nice. The outright winner this time won almost the same number of points as the joint winner last year. (Pragg 25.0). Effect of the top [--] TAR rule. And watch as Norway chess rewards 28+ points to the winner. https://t.co/akUzEBlPiT The outright winner this time won almost the same number of points as the joint winner last year."
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2018374651228061860) 2026-02-02T17:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Okay so even Nepo affirms that engine prep has evened the field with even IMs and FMs and all coming well prepared. It's getting impossible to surprise ppl in the opening or get a trivial win solely through opening prep like in Kasparov's era. A one-hour in-depth conversation with Ian @lachesisq about the future of chess the Candidates his career Gukesh and many other topics. Do not miss this episode It's in Russian with English subtitles. https://t.co/wE9crZJ4Dd A one-hour in-depth conversation with Ian @lachesisq about the future of chess the Candidates his career Gukesh and many other"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2018382446488903851) 2026-02-02T17:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"So Keymer Pragg Gukesh and likely Caruana will be playing two tournaments - GCT Romania and Norway back to back. GCT Romania last round would be on May 23rd and Norway first round will be on May 25th. The World Champion returns to Norway ♟🔥 Gukesh D joins the Norway Chess [----] lineup. At [--] Gukesh became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion. He is the youngest player in history to cross the [----] rating mark and he earned the Grandmaster title at [--] now the https://t.co/CPgZ3EWgPk The World Champion returns to Norway ♟🔥 Gukesh D joins the Norway Chess [----] lineup. At [--] Gukesh became"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2018640602565591282) 2026-02-03T10:59Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Last time Arjun said the WC will be a massacre in favor of Gukesh. This time in the joke content video of freestyle his first response to "chances of Gukesh defending the title" was 28%"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2019392154393837622) 2026-02-05T12:46Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"That Triathlon pilot is something he should genuinely consider skipping. There are enough events on the calendar: Prague [--] GCT R&B GCT Romania Norway Sinquefield Olympiad. A World Champion who actually plays. Gukesh added Norway Chess [----] to his schedule already including Tata Steel Grand Chess Tour Olympiad & more In a selective era hes choosing the Kasparov route: show up everywherer The Gukesh era wont be quiet: https://t.co/q1cLyco7Q8 https://t.co/sdphvLBV2k A World Champion who actually plays. Gukesh added Norway Chess [----] to his schedule already including Tata Steel Grand Chess Tour"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2019462951955046440) 2026-02-05T17:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Weird thing in the chess world that they cannot analyze or pre-empt issues with any new format or tour they come up with until after the events are underway. This is not rocket science. You think of how fun it was following the classical games here at Wijk and then you realize that a player can win the knockout portion of a Total Chess event without even playing the fast classical game. And in most scenarios the better speed player will have draw odds. https://t.co/WQd8gyCj1I You think of how fun it was following the classical games here at Wijk and then you realize that a player can win the"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2019684712391012753) 2026-02-06T08:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Not interested. There are some interesting bundesliga games today though. Caruana Arjun Nihal Aravindh Bluebaum are playing. 8:00 pm IST. Are you ready for the biggest online crashes Starting in less than [--] minutes The newest version is out Update to enjoy the full experience. https://t.co/oVoNR167Kc Are you ready for the biggest online crashes Starting in less than [--] minutes The newest version is out Update to enjoy the full experience. https://t.co/oVoNR167Kc"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2020125635406909864) 2026-02-07T13:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Where's the data for the years following [----] Based on Chessmetrics estimates which use historical data to normalize ratings across different eras here are the top [--] chess players of all time by their 1-year peak rating: [--]. Bobby Fischer: [----] (Peak: October 1971) [--]. Garry Kasparov: [----] (Peak: March 1990) [--]. https://t.co/mOITIr2jGN Based on Chessmetrics estimates which use historical data to normalize ratings across different eras here are the top [--] chess players of all time by their 1-year peak rating: [--]. Bobby Fischer: [----] (Peak: October 1971) [--]. Garry Kasparov: [----] (Peak: March 1990) 3."
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/2020145237625118884) 2026-02-07T14:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The new championship tour can copy the Biel Triathlon scoring system without a problem. Say for eg. in [--] day we can have a total of [--] games between Player A and Player B: [--] fast-classical: 4-2/1.5-0 scoring (+ armageddon) [--] rapid: 2-1-0 scoring [--] blitz: 1-0.5-0 scoring Total [--] (fast-classical) + [--] (R&B) = [--] max score per day. The [--] rapid and [--] blitz games combined equal [--] fast-classical game. Any more weightage to the R&B portion will be too much. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1980320170254950876 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1980320170254950876"
[X Link](https://x.com/gutsy_gambit/status/1980320170254950876) 2025-10-20T17:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
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@gutsy_gambit Gutsy GambitGutsy Gambit posts on X about freestyle, events, in the, prague the most. They currently have [---] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.
Social category influence countries 9.8% travel destinations 7.84% finance 3.92%
Social topic influence freestyle #2565, events 10.78%, in the 7.84%, prague 7.84%, fide #43, the world 5.88%, norway 5.88%, the new 4.9%, if you 3.92%, views 3.92%
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @kaushik0803 @girifreespirit @gutsygambit @harryputtar98 @gyan49485 @fluzo10 @hrwplus @lrzromani @sajal_prat99200 @arjunrd04 @intregis @rookreviewcom @fabianocaruana @hansmokeniemann @fidechess @paplitweets @heezg0ne @oaeobng @08qwertz @havaldarankith
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Has to be the most consistently cope-y & self-serving view of Carlsen's for years now. My instinct is real chess; your calculation and prep is fake chess. Lmao. Contrast that to what Polugaevsky opined on rapid chess decades ago. Far more reasonable. https://rookreview.com/news/magnus-future-of-chess-is-speed-tournaments-not-classical https://rookreview.com/news/magnus-future-of-chess-is-speed-tournaments-not-classical"
X Link 2026-02-13T02:36Z [---] followers, 62.6K engagements
"Wesley So criticizes the freestyle world championship and discusses the issue with FIDE introducing all these new world championship titles. https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/d-gukesh-chess-world-champion-fide-wesley-so-interview-10469677/ https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/chess/d-gukesh-chess-world-champion-fide-wesley-so-interview-10469677/"
X Link 2026-01-16T04:00Z [---] followers, 14.4K engagements
"The cover basically has the [----] Olympiad team on it. Open Access In The Price of Genius: Inside the World of Indias Chess Prodigies published by Juggarnaut Binit Priyaranjan looks at Indian chessplayers at the forefront of the chess boom today including D Gukesh and Raunak Sadhwani. In this excerpt from the book he pulls https://t.co/H2FXjJljag Open Access In The Price of Genius: Inside the World of Indias Chess Prodigies published by Juggarnaut Binit Priyaranjan looks at Indian chessplayers at the forefront of the chess boom today including D Gukesh and Raunak Sadhwani. In this excerpt from"
X Link 2026-02-15T12:38Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Same chart with the player's wdl and scores"
X Link 2026-01-22T05:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Did he confirm Alireza to be playing EWC I can see the reasoning behind this argument but the other side is basically that all the best qualified players should play the premiere event. This makes sense if you consider EWC as not a premiere event. I can get behind that. :) Hikaru: EWC and GCT conflict is actually a good thing https://t.co/IyoFb853dh @GMHikaru #chess #news #EWC #GCT https://t.co/YJu4OGBF1M Hikaru: EWC and GCT conflict is actually a good thing https://t.co/IyoFb853dh @GMHikaru #chess #news #EWC #GCT https://t.co/YJu4OGBF1M"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:56Z [---] followers, 12.8K engagements
"EWC will have higher viewership even if we account for botted views. Carlsen + Nakamura have enough pull. Plus GCT doesn't do excessive promos. And I don't think time control matters all that much for viewership. It's more about what will generate more buzz around an event. I'm low-key glad GCT kept their original dates. The Sinquefield Cup (August 821) and the Esports World Cup chess event (August 1115) are running concurrently this summer if EWC does not change. I see this as a natural experiment for the blitz vs classical debate OTB vs I'm low-key glad GCT kept their original dates. The"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I think the outcome was decided the moment this pairing came about. Psychological edges are real. Magnus Carlsen makes an unbelievable swindle turns around a completely lost position to defeat Fabiano Caruana in Game [--] of the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship Finals https://t.co/Q8FRondEaH Magnus Carlsen makes an unbelievable swindle turns around a completely lost position to defeat Fabiano Caruana in Game [--] of the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship Finals https://t.co/Q8FRondEaH"
X Link 2026-02-15T18:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I think I'm going to turn my breakfast to this with the amount of times he and others are posting this. I already have guavas I'm not consistent with eggs. Once you get addicted to eggs and guavas add greek yogurt and whey. Now you are the 0.1% of the healthy population of the world. Burn that belly fat you deserve to look good. https://t.co/LIepRzP7hP Once you get addicted to eggs and guavas add greek yogurt and whey. Now you are the 0.1% of the healthy population of the world. Burn that belly fat you deserve to look good. https://t.co/LIepRzP7hP"
X Link 2026-02-16T05:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Hadn't realized earlier but much of the pull to EWC isn't even the players. It's the audience rooting for their esports teams which is sizeable. So ofc it would have higher viewership and ppl will pander that around to show how much speed chess is better or exciting. EWC will have higher viewership even if we account for botted views. Carlsen + Nakamura have enough pull. Plus GCT doesn't do excessive promos. And I don't think time control matters all that much for viewership. It's more about what will generate more buzz around an event. EWC will have higher viewership even if we account for"
X Link 2026-02-16T06:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
""Opening theory is exhausting chess" "Engines have destroyed chess" and yada yada. Every generation declares chess finished. Every generation is wrong. What endures isnt tradition but adaptabilitythe games endless ability to reinvent unpredictability says Viswanathan Anand. @vishy64theking #viswanathananand #thesoftrecord #kindlecast #prithakejriwal https://t.co/8HzisNFctg Every generation declares chess finished. Every generation is wrong. What endures isnt tradition but adaptabilitythe games endless ability to reinvent unpredictability says Viswanathan Anand. @vishy64theking"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"So this is what Hikaru said. Why the [----] club might shrink. He is generally correct - Yes the mass of players is more balanced at top levels - The no. of 2600+ gms is also falling accelerating the deflation. Not enough youngsters are breaking through to compensate the exodus I saw a comment about Hikaru saying that nobody would cross [----] or something (didn't verify does anyone know where he said that). If that is true he is generally sort of correct. I saw a comment about Hikaru saying that nobody would cross [----] or something (didn't verify does anyone know where he said that). If that is"
X Link 2026-02-03T07:25Z [---] followers, 14.5K engagements
"More no-increment stuff Chess is coming to the Esports Nations Cup in [----] 🏆 [---] players will represent nations across the world after qualifying through the CCT leaderboard and online regional qualifiers Which country is truly the best at chess 🌎 https://t.co/rLnR5VBC7a Chess is coming to the Esports Nations Cup in [----] 🏆 [---] players will represent nations across the world after qualifying through the CCT leaderboard and online regional qualifiers Which country is truly the best at chess 🌎 https://t.co/rLnR5VBC7a"
X Link 2026-02-08T03:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Any rating surge/inflation is likely not happening before [----]. Anyone non-trivially active who crosses and maintains [----] in this era would be more impressive than what some of these guys did. It would also mean they are able to rise above the leveling effect of engine prep. ♟ Players who crossed [----] FIDE rating (peak live rating mentioned): Magnus Carlsen [----] Garry Kasparov [----] Fabiano Caruana [----] Levon Aronian [----] Veselin Topalov [----] Shakhriyar Mamedyarov [----] Wesley So [----] Viswanathan Anand [----] ♟ Players who crossed [----] FIDE rating (peak live rating mentioned): Magnus"
X Link 2026-02-08T04:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"In the matter of ratings just listen to and believe Hikaru. He understands these things well. "Level of play will increase across the board but the ratings will likely not reflect that" -- in his recent video. https://x.com/i/status/2018586622187749651 So this is what Hikaru said. Why the [----] club might shrink. He is generally correct - Yes the mass of players is more balanced at top levels - The no. of 2600+ gms is also falling accelerating the deflation. Not enough youngsters are breaking through to compensate the exodus https://t.co/VwRSXuIW15 https://x.com/i/status/2018586622187749651 So"
X Link 2026-02-08T04:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Hans Niemann will be playing in Prague Masters. Someone who is listed going to drop out. https://youtu.be/0np0Vnncriksi=3RLemepCEKvSlWkE&t=299 https://youtu.be/0np0Vnncriksi=3RLemepCEKvSlWkE&t=299"
X Link 2026-02-08T16:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@intregis Don't believe in persistent luck. It's just bad or average form. In good form he'll see the mistake with the knight sacrifice and other small things & decisions which would cascade to much better results"
X Link 2026-02-09T15:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Abdusattorov the final player Alireza Firouzja returns to Norway Chess ♟ 🔥 The youngest player ever to reach [----] joins the [----] lineup. A grandmaster at [--] Alireza became the second-youngest 2700-rated player at [--]. He has qualified for the FIDE Candidates twice first by winning the FIDE Grand Swiss https://t.co/D8FmqKQDVq Alireza Firouzja returns to Norway Chess ♟ 🔥 The youngest player ever to reach [----] joins the [----] lineup. A grandmaster at [--] Alireza became the second-youngest 2700-rated player at [--]. He has qualified for the FIDE Candidates twice first by winning the FIDE Grand Swiss"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:22Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Gukesh I get since he has no interest in TT Circuits and hasn't joined any eSports team. But why wouldn't Wesley sign this 🤔 Two major chess events. One calendar clash. Weve published an open letter calling for better coordination between the [----] Grand Chess Tour and the Esports World Cup so qualified players can compete in both. https://t.co/jPq3jMU0Hu Two major chess events. One calendar clash. Weve published an open letter calling for better coordination between the [----] Grand Chess Tour and the Esports World Cup so qualified players can compete in both. https://t.co/jPq3jMU0Hu"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Fabiano's take on this issue: "GCT didn't do anything wrong". GCT decided and announced dates locations invitations well in advance. Responsibility is on EWC to move dates if they want to retain top players. He calls it nearly as egregious as scheduling it during WCC. Two major chess events. One calendar clash. Weve published an open letter calling for better coordination between the [----] Grand Chess Tour and the Esports World Cup so qualified players can compete in both. https://t.co/jPq3jMU0Hu Two major chess events. One calendar clash. Weve published an open letter calling for better"
X Link 2026-02-11T02:53Z [---] followers, 18.1K engagements
"RT @kevinstock12: The Human Diet has a long history. But imagine it was a 300-page book. It tells of an evolutionary mismatch between bei"
X Link 2026-02-11T08:59Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @Dearme2_: Being able to move your body and exercise is a gift. Don't take it for granted"
X Link 2026-02-11T09:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @perkmaybe: Having zero health problems is a luxury most people dont realize is a luxury"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:39Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Zero bad tournaments since over an year. He does it again Another Winter Split win for Sindarov https://t.co/Ebv141UyUA He does it again Another Winter Split win for Sindarov https://t.co/Ebv141UyUA"
X Link 2026-02-11T10:41Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"RT @Harryputtar98: @gutsy_gambit He is a nice lad as well. I would root for him and wei yi in candidates"
X Link 2026-02-11T12:07Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Caruana 1:53 : "if this was a thing that for eg. Magnus was playing the GCT this probably would have never happened. There is the kind of view perhaps of the eSports World Cup organization that most players dont matter for their tournament which is obviously a wrong view." Fabiano's take on this issue: "GCT didn't do anything wrong". GCT decided and announced dates locations invitations well in advance. Responsibility is on EWC to move dates if they want to retain top players. He calls it nearly as egregious as scheduling it during WCC. https://t.co/LT1D2ZtOBZ Fabiano's take on this issue:"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"RT @viditchess: The scope of improvement to chess broadcasting is huge. Also overall broadcasting and organization if they are thought th"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:06Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @g_diets_: If you do not eat enough protein and healthy fats you cannot beat hunger; if you like load your plates with rice"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:06Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @Kishore4770: Fastest triglyceride improvement combo: ✅ remove sugar/juice ✅ reduce rice/roti portion ✅ add protein each meal ✅ walk af"
X Link 2026-02-11T14:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@kaushik0803 His reply to removing Carlsen from the equation was a criteria that the world champ should be demonstrating some dominance wrt to peers. Waise is there someone demonstrably doing that who somehow you'd say "missed out" on the title"
X Link 2026-02-11T17:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@kaushik0803 Another elo gazer then. Showed enough that the only thing that matters in elo is whether you are able to maintain an active long-term lead compared to only your active peers playing similar circuits. Silly to compare with folks who are delaying deflation & prep-leveling effects"
X Link 2026-02-11T17:28Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @Gyan49485: I am usually not the one to support GCT. It usually stars the same names and the classical events especially features safe p"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"So is it that ultimately chess finds a way and btfos new organizers without patience or the correct goals/values EWC may have the long term sponsorship & a non-confusing format but maybe shooting itself in an entirely different way. To ensure accuracy in the current public discussion about the [----] Sinquefield Cup and Esports World Cup scheduling conflict we are setting the record straight regarding our longstanding August dates and the planning behind the [----] Grand Chess Tour. Since its inception in [----] https://t.co/dSn65TeqYI To ensure accuracy in the current public discussion about the"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:12Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @Harryputtar98: @Rookreviewcom There goes the future of EWC as well"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:17Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @covid19vivid: @anandnagu This is my Toddler s meal"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:28Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @Rookreviewcom: "It's just insane If Magnus were playing in GCT none of this would have happened at all." @FabianoCaruana on EWC a"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @HansMokeNiemann: Honored to return to Prague. Really looking forward to playing such a strong event"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @PragueChess: 🤝 @HansMokeNiemann returns to the @PragueChess After a strong year highlighted by a shared third-place at the @tatasteelc"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:33Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Which players are likely to drop out as GCT regular tour participants in favor of EWC"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @Anqaxe: I couldnt care less if those raising my issues are covertly tied to political entities that could be legislatively more detr"
X Link 2026-02-11T18:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @kaushik0803: @gutsy_gambit Nobody is demonstrating any sort of domination in classical in general Possibly Magnus would if he played b"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"RT @WhateverVishal: Then tell what is real protein source mam Kachori Samosa Chole Bhature Sorry I will drink this over"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:58Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"This just introduces a new course. Are the well-paid career opportunities proportionally increasing in said sectors lmao. Can't imagine this program's placement opportunities being better than that for legit campus aero pass-outs - which is few opportunities in core. IIT Madras has launched the new BS in Aeronautics and Space Technology a flexible skill-based undergraduate programme offered in online mode aimed at widening access to industry-ready aerospace education. Aligned with national priorities in aviation UAVs and space https://t.co/UWUkpyL2IA IIT Madras has launched the new BS in"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"So from the new documentary when Judit stopped being too aggressive in the early 2000s stopped hating draws and started taking them when they came her rating soared and she went past 2700"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:29Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"I think the content creation that freestyle does is far far more interesting than the chess part. So not gonna complain that they called the players early. They will release all the stuff bit by bit over the next months. The next top event in the World of Chess starts tomorrow- the @FIDE_chess Freestyle Chess World Championship With a stacked lineup consisting of Magnus Carlsen Fabiano Caruana Vincent Keymer Nodirbek Abdusattorov Arjun Erigaisi Javokhir Sindarov Levon Aronian and Hans https://t.co/gaGBzgbT31 The next top event in the World of Chess starts tomorrow- the @FIDE_chess Freestyle"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:12Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@FLUZO10 Viewership is less about the time control and more about established prestige stakes/storylines/spice national sporting interest and popular player participation. Whatever time control amplifies these will flourish"
X Link 2026-02-13T04:21Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@FLUZO10 Norway chess offers Carlsen + other popular top players who care to pit him and themselves against. Has injected decisiveness through 3-1-0 scoring and armageddon. Doubt it would suddenly become less appealing if the main format was even more proper classical with [--] sec inc"
X Link 2026-02-13T06:13Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Sindarov Levon or Carlsen seem like the players who can likely win. Maybe Hans as well. Might have said Keymer if it was slow [---]. No openings no tension FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship begins today. Catch our broadcast from 7.30pm IST on our https://t.co/tAnKUdos2Q India and Chess24 India channels. https://t.co/20Kc6uBJ3M No openings no tension FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship begins today. Catch our broadcast from 7.30pm IST on our https://t.co/tAnKUdos2Q India and Chess24 India channels. https://t.co/20Kc6uBJ3M"
X Link 2026-02-13T08:34Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Am I getting paranoid or does everything look like llm generated these days. Not talking of this post which seems legit - but some of the replies down here. There are two kinds of arguments in support of this abomination: [--]. So what if he got 1/800 Theyll teach him for [--] years and make them a good doctor. Lol. Five years of MBBS couldnt make them score even [---] out of [---] and you think theyll turn them into Einstein in three https://t.co/aVX53wcQfu There are two kinds of arguments in support of this abomination: [--]. So what if he got 1/800 Theyll teach him for [--] years and make them a good"
X Link 2026-02-13T10:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Keymer is improving fast in fast chess Let's see how he does in GCT. FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship [----] After seven intense round-robin games among eight elite players the top four have reached the semifinals: @MagnusCarlsen Vincent Keymer @FabianoCaruana @NodirbekGM The semifinals will be played on February [--]. #freestylechess https://t.co/fBVjyd1u7X FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship [----] After seven intense round-robin games among eight elite players the top four have reached the semifinals: @MagnusCarlsen Vincent Keymer @FabianoCaruana @NodirbekGM The semifinals will be"
X Link 2026-02-14T00:45Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@paplitweets @DeveshsK_ @GMJSindarov Considering the ongoing deflation and the leveling effect of engine prep someone who storms to [----] (gains in rating) through enough non-trivial activity is almost certainly underrated wrt to the elite group. Same with Bluebaum Yagiz"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:54Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Didn't tune in for this and just checked the results. Fast freestyle is meh. Prague is still [--] days away. FIDE Freestyle World Championship: Carlsen Keymer Caruana and Abdusattorov contenders for the title Magnus Carlsen Vincent Keymer Fabiano Caruanaand Nodirbek Abdusattorovhave qualified for the semifinals of the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship and remain https://t.co/Qd5s0pbOZC FIDE Freestyle World Championship: Carlsen Keymer Caruana and Abdusattorov contenders for the title Magnus Carlsen Vincent Keymer Fabiano Caruanaand Nodirbek Abdusattorovhave qualified for the semifinals of"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:42Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Spanish No. [--] David Anton's views on recent events and spanish chess. https://damasyreyes-es.translate.goog/david-anton-fide-magnus-carlsen/_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp David Antn: La FIDE est al servicio de Magnus Carlsen https://t.co/UIWeQ6X7iq #ajedrez #chess #freestylechess https://damasyreyes-es.translate.goog/david-anton-fide-magnus-carlsen/_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp David Antn: La FIDE est al servicio de Magnus Carlsen https://t.co/UIWeQ6X7iq #ajedrez #chess #freestylechess"
X Link 2026-02-14T12:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The brainrot takes on chess SM shows fans don't follow even their favorite top player's statements closely. Almost all of them including Carlsen have expressed that chess prep is easier due to nnue engines & is leveling the field. Only 1-2 of them find this shift distasteful"
X Link 2026-02-14T12:50Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Anyway if this variant does become a thing at any point theory and prep will come here as well. Shallow opening ideas for 900+ positions common opening patterns & motifs etc. Let the top players enjoy this variant's honeymoon period while it lasts"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @gutsy_gambit: There were several issues with last year's tour which made it neither open nor fair: - Rules time controls and formats"
X Link 2026-02-16T04:36Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"They should be the main commentators + make it all classical time. ✅ The deep dive desk crew is ready for the #commentary - actually we are already ON AIR at the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship [----] with #PeterLeko.♟🎙 Join us on the @chess_freestyle YT-channel. 🙂 Link in the comments.👇 #ChessConnectsUs @FIDE_chess https://t.co/XwwYCbiDy7 ✅ The deep dive desk crew is ready for the #commentary - actually we are already ON AIR at the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship [----] with #PeterLeko.♟🎙 Join us on the @chess_freestyle YT-channel. 🙂 Link in the comments.👇 #ChessConnectsUs"
X Link 2026-02-14T05:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I'm with Hikaru's take here because I don't think EWC is a world-title tier premier event in the first place and doesn't require all the best qualifiers to play there. It's fine if it clashes with another marquee tour's events. The problem is not the bad views.📉 The problem is that you are attempting to backstab your colleagues just to increase your chance of finishing second at the EWC. That is not nice. And I am not scared of your mob. It is not a big mob as everyone can see. The problem is not the bad views.📉 The problem is that you are attempting to backstab your colleagues just to"
X Link 2026-02-14T13:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@fintech_shark They should at least mark which responses/posts are automated so I can simply not pay attention"
X Link 2026-02-14T13:34Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Wtf is Arjun doing. lmao. Wish this was in long classical format. :("
X Link 2026-02-14T17:23Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"RT @_Namrataa: No movement is ever organic. There are always some people who lead it/fuel it. The question is is the outrage justified As"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:51Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2026 was rushed but alright. I think the structure for [----] qualification is an improvement over the past year in terms of fairness and openness. The time control sucks as ever. Let's see if this persists or fizzles out like the old [---] championship. Check out the beautiful moments from the prize distribution ceremony as Magnus Carlsen is crowned the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Champion [----] These are top [--] finishers who qualify for the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2027: 🥇 Magnus Carlsen (2887 ) 🥈 Fabiano https://t.co/54gzoEblnC Check out the beautiful moments from the prize"
X Link 2026-02-16T04:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"It seems like [---] will be a mainstay among elite at least in some form"
X Link 2026-02-16T04:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Fake. Average salary of software engineers in Indian cities in [----] Bengaluru - [-----] LPA Hyderabad - [-----] LPA Delhi NCR - [-----] LPA Pune - [-----] LPA Mumbai - [-----] LPA Chennai - [-----] LPA Kolkata - [----] LPA Ahmedabad - [----] LPA Average salary of software engineers in Indian cities in [----] Bengaluru - [-----] LPA Hyderabad - [-----] LPA Delhi NCR - [-----] LPA Pune - [-----] LPA Mumbai - [-----] LPA Chennai - [-----] LPA Kolkata - [----] LPA Ahmedabad - [----] LPA"
X Link 2026-02-16T05:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @bronzeageclerk: Everything after Season [--] was crap since they stopped following Martin's story"
X Link 2026-02-16T05:44Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Good thing is this new audience could take interest in the other chess events"
X Link 2026-02-16T06:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"RT @Gyan49485: It's obvious to anyone with half a brain. S8UL streams had as many views as peak chessbase India during the dream Indian Ol"
X Link 2026-02-16T06:46Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I like how interesting & chaotic some of the opening positions get in [---]. But it's all for naught if you don't give the players time. Ideally the time for this should be even more than Candidates/WCC time control and let's get rid of the pre-game discussions"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:54Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"There were several issues with last year's tour which made it neither open nor fair: - Rules time controls and formats changing in the middle of the tour. - A points system which favored those who play more events in the tour. Naturally the only [--] players who played all [--] events ended up in the top [--]. Hikaru was invited to this year's event though and declined because of the lowered prize fund and to focus on the Candidates. Wesley So criticizes the freestyle world championship and discusses the issue with FIDE introducing all these new world championship titles. https://t.co/8gZArXRape"
X Link 2026-01-16T06:26Z [---] followers, 10.8K engagements
"Why does this Shiva have a moustache How did this appear on Shivaratri and how did they know where to dig Why does the linga look it was made out of mechanical machinery Har Har Mahadev 🙏 Ancient Shivling found in Champaran Bihar You will be amazed to see how beautiful is the Shivling . https://t.co/EvtUHcE4Gb Har Har Mahadev 🙏 Ancient Shivling found in Champaran Bihar You will be amazed to see how beautiful is the Shivling . https://t.co/EvtUHcE4Gb"
X Link 2026-02-16T07:16Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Everything is content if you look for it hard enough. Absolute cinema before the chess game 🎞 https://t.co/dwFEi4V34l Absolute cinema before the chess game 🎞 https://t.co/dwFEi4V34l"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Erigaisi snubbed again The guy is literally suited for a mixed format tour but ok I kinda expected that. He did decline a wildcard invite last time which I applaud. Do the same this year as well Arjun"
X Link 2026-01-27T17:57Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Idk man the thing looks rigged up for Fabi or Alireza to win again. lmao. They didn't invite players who could realistically put up a fight - Arjun Sindarov Wei Yi (if he finds his fighting spirit back). Erigaisi snubbed again The guy is literally suited for a mixed format tour but ok I kinda expected that. He did decline a wildcard invite last time which I applaud. Do the same this year as well Arjun. https://t.co/5mLsiCWCxE Erigaisi snubbed again The guy is literally suited for a mixed format tour but ok I kinda expected that. He did decline a wildcard invite last time which I applaud. Do"
X Link 2026-01-27T18:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@HRWPlus If URS was a serious criteria Arjun would definitely have been invited. Anyway as I said before the criteria is: 2-4 american players + world champion + past year top 3/4 + some preferred players"
X Link 2026-01-27T18:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Average view of the the person who does neither gym nor mudgar training. Or eats anything beyond low nutrition grainslop 3x a day. Modern Gym Machines and protein powder can't match the old traditional techniques 🙏🔥 https://t.co/JB93RbArnE Modern Gym Machines and protein powder can't match the old traditional techniques 🙏🔥 https://t.co/JB93RbArnE"
X Link 2026-01-28T10:04Z [---] followers, 110.2K engagements
"I can't just chalk up his wins against multiple top players as just punishing risky play. He must have a particular deceptive style or something. Meet 28-year-old Matthias Bluebaum in the [----] club After qualifying for the FIDE Candidates he started [----] energetically with strong performances in the Bundesliga and at #TataSteelMasters. Yesterday he defeated Gukesh and today he beat Giri in [--] moves https://t.co/86UpSoVga8 Meet 28-year-old Matthias Bluebaum in the [----] club After qualifying for the FIDE Candidates he started [----] energetically with strong performances in the Bundesliga and at"
X Link 2026-01-28T17:55Z [---] followers, 15.2K engagements
"The only player with [--] decisive games in a row. 😭 Some things are clearer on hindsight. Anyone else even Arjun would be more amenable to taking a draw after a horrible loss"
X Link 2026-01-28T18:52Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"GM Ramesh's comparison of the top [--] Indian players Gukesh Arjun Pragg. - Arjun: "kind of a complete player" "manages time better" "mentally more tougher" - Gukesh: main strength is "insane self-belief" - Pragg: "chess-wise he's probably the better among the three""
X Link 2026-01-30T04:18Z [---] followers, 67.9K engagements
"@pawankulkarni12 Pragg had an insane supertournament win streak (rarely seen even among top players in their prime) before he slowed. Gukesh had a subpar year after Wijk but showed sparks here & there in Croatia Rapid ECCC &Norway. Arjun had a decent Grand Swiss & World Cup and a good R&B yr"
X Link 2026-01-30T11:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Yep this confirms that there are no more freestyle tour events except the Grenke one. Even this will likely fizzle out like the old [---] championship. What about the new Triathlon (Total) tour Can that legitimately last The official qualification pathways for the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship [----] have been published detailing how eight players will qualify through a series of online and over-the-board events scheduled between April [----] and January [----]. Read the full text here: https://t.co/db5LTxw3Ga The official qualification pathways for the FIDE Freestyle Chess World"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Yep I don't see how Sindarov loses this now. Uzbekistan in the lead Standings after round [--] - Tata Steel Masters [----] https://t.co/7DMoKsfEvv Uzbekistan in the lead Standings after round [--] - Tata Steel Masters [----] https://t.co/7DMoKsfEvv"
X Link 2026-01-30T19:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"@Mukherjea Exactly. Three flavors of views regarding engines in this clip 👇🏽. Funny how Carlsen says that engines have made things egalitarian and that somehow makes things boring all in the same breath. https://x.com/i/status/2004454995492798783 People have been picking up other statements but what I found interesting in the press conference was that all three champions sort of expressed that it's harder to win classical games against well-prepared opponents because of AI/Engines. Either way I am with Vishy's take https://t.co/ch8W6FuyZs https://x.com/i/status/2004454995492798783 People"
X Link 2026-01-31T03:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Exactly what I felt. Funnily enough Carlsen (&Nakamura) have affirmed the egalitarian aspect that nnue engines have introduced in their recent interviews in WRB & TTT. While at the same time talking of how that somehow makes things boring. Check that clip I posted down here. @gutsy_gambit Seriously this "engine is killing chess" stuff is complete and utter nonsense and those who spread do so knowing it's false. Seriously read "Grandmaster Battle Manual" by Vassilios Kotronias. He was nowhere near elite but a great theoretician. Just see one game analyzed and @gutsy_gambit Seriously this"
X Link 2026-01-31T04:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"There are no free points in Supertournaments anymore and strength differences between elites and sub-elites is collapsing. You have to up your game and have other qualities shine. I haven't seen anything like this. Indian stars are usually leading any event they play. Not this time. https://t.co/ZDjgeTCsvX I haven't seen anything like this. Indian stars are usually leading any event they play. Not this time. https://t.co/ZDjgeTCsvX"
X Link 2026-01-31T04:31Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Anish: "I think it's probably the most fun time to play classical top tournaments in my personal career span . There's a beauty to the way chess has changed from 2010s to [----] towards 2025" Anishs take on why Wijk has many decisive games & why classical maybe more exciting now than a decade ago. The old understanding that elites could draw each other & then farm underdogs is breaking down -- no free pts. Sharp contrast to engine prep is killing chess refrain. https://t.co/RCUoPjb7h2 Anishs take on why Wijk has many decisive games & why classical maybe more exciting now than a decade ago. The"
X Link 2026-01-31T04:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Whatever his issues have been since the two freestyle events will likely won't be fixed soon. Don't expect him to suddenly come in red hot form in Prague. Maybe even he needs a 2-3 month introspective break. Gukesh has new problems now of conversion Old problems solved Gukesh has new problems now of conversion Old problems solved"
X Link 2026-01-31T18:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The number of RR classical super-tournaments Pragg has won and Hikaru has won in his entire career are already reaching comparable. And then you have folks taking elo standings seriously. Yeh nobody sane is gonna believe there's a [--] elo strength difference there"
X Link 2026-02-01T07:09Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Among the top players Hikaru definitely understands elo&rating systems pretty well. He knew exactly the chances of others to overtake him in ratings in [----] states how Carlsen will stay #1 forever how these systems can be gamed why there shouldn't be a rating spot etc"
X Link 2026-02-01T12:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"He won't be the youngest Candidate - Fischer and Carlsen take that. But [----] is the only chance he would get to beat the youngest WC thing. Hot take: We will see Yagiz Erdogmus in Candidates [----] Hot take: We will see Yagiz Erdogmus in Candidates 2028"
X Link 2026-02-01T12:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@girifreespirit I am not supportive of artificial rating decay. Any decay that would actually model a chess player's actual strength decline would be too slow to matter. With faster decays elo would become even more meaningless than it is now"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"So among top seeds almost all of them lost rating Keymer maintained his rating and Abdusattorov gained +19. The good thing for Abdusattorov is that his old rating (2751) will be used in Prague Masters so he can extend his elo lead further. [--] players from Wijk will be here Both Arjun and Keymer need at least 7.5/13 to maintain their rating. Which is at minimum [--] wins. Similar story for all top [--] seeds. https://t.co/e0bLA9JC12 Both Arjun and Keymer need at least 7.5/13 to maintain their rating. Which is at minimum [--] wins. Similar story for all top [--] seeds. https://t.co/e0bLA9JC12"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:43Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"So the top [--] require 5.5/9 in Prague masters to maintain or gain ratings. Doable So among top seeds almost all of them lost rating Keymer maintained his rating and Abdusattorov gained +19. The good thing for Abdusattorov is that his old rating (2751) will be used in Prague Masters so he can extend his elo lead further. [--] players from Wijk will be here https://t.co/ntQwKY3P3y So among top seeds almost all of them lost rating Keymer maintained his rating and Abdusattorov gained +19. The good thing for Abdusattorov is that his old rating (2751) will be used in Prague Masters so he can extend his"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:22Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Is there really a concept of "momentum" in chess tournament performance streaks Nodirbek had a bad Sinquefield & World Cup and then goes on to crush London Classic following it up with Wijk win. If the "momentum" persists we can expect him to do well in Prague as well. So the top [--] require 5.5/9 in Prague masters to maintain or gain ratings. Doable https://t.co/QclFnO7rBc So the top [--] require 5.5/9 in Prague masters to maintain or gain ratings. Doable https://t.co/QclFnO7rBc"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:40Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"The outright winner this time won almost the same number of points as the joint winner last year. (Pragg 25.0). Effect of the top [--] TAR rule. And watch as Norway chess rewards 28+ points to the winner"
X Link 2026-02-02T14:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"When will they announce the Candidates qualifying paths though If FIDE circuit is a path it needs to be announced sooner rather than later. Not a fan of how the new circuit is stunting points for Opens. To compensate a more prominent role for the Open Circuit would be nice. The outright winner this time won almost the same number of points as the joint winner last year. (Pragg 25.0). Effect of the top [--] TAR rule. And watch as Norway chess rewards 28+ points to the winner. https://t.co/akUzEBlPiT The outright winner this time won almost the same number of points as the joint winner last year."
X Link 2026-02-02T17:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Okay so even Nepo affirms that engine prep has evened the field with even IMs and FMs and all coming well prepared. It's getting impossible to surprise ppl in the opening or get a trivial win solely through opening prep like in Kasparov's era. A one-hour in-depth conversation with Ian @lachesisq about the future of chess the Candidates his career Gukesh and many other topics. Do not miss this episode It's in Russian with English subtitles. https://t.co/wE9crZJ4Dd A one-hour in-depth conversation with Ian @lachesisq about the future of chess the Candidates his career Gukesh and many other"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"So Keymer Pragg Gukesh and likely Caruana will be playing two tournaments - GCT Romania and Norway back to back. GCT Romania last round would be on May 23rd and Norway first round will be on May 25th. The World Champion returns to Norway ♟🔥 Gukesh D joins the Norway Chess [----] lineup. At [--] Gukesh became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion. He is the youngest player in history to cross the [----] rating mark and he earned the Grandmaster title at [--] now the https://t.co/CPgZ3EWgPk The World Champion returns to Norway ♟🔥 Gukesh D joins the Norway Chess [----] lineup. At [--] Gukesh became"
X Link 2026-02-03T10:59Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Last time Arjun said the WC will be a massacre in favor of Gukesh. This time in the joke content video of freestyle his first response to "chances of Gukesh defending the title" was 28%"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:46Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"That Triathlon pilot is something he should genuinely consider skipping. There are enough events on the calendar: Prague [--] GCT R&B GCT Romania Norway Sinquefield Olympiad. A World Champion who actually plays. Gukesh added Norway Chess [----] to his schedule already including Tata Steel Grand Chess Tour Olympiad & more In a selective era hes choosing the Kasparov route: show up everywherer The Gukesh era wont be quiet: https://t.co/q1cLyco7Q8 https://t.co/sdphvLBV2k A World Champion who actually plays. Gukesh added Norway Chess [----] to his schedule already including Tata Steel Grand Chess Tour"
X Link 2026-02-05T17:27Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Weird thing in the chess world that they cannot analyze or pre-empt issues with any new format or tour they come up with until after the events are underway. This is not rocket science. You think of how fun it was following the classical games here at Wijk and then you realize that a player can win the knockout portion of a Total Chess event without even playing the fast classical game. And in most scenarios the better speed player will have draw odds. https://t.co/WQd8gyCj1I You think of how fun it was following the classical games here at Wijk and then you realize that a player can win the"
X Link 2026-02-06T08:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Not interested. There are some interesting bundesliga games today though. Caruana Arjun Nihal Aravindh Bluebaum are playing. 8:00 pm IST. Are you ready for the biggest online crashes Starting in less than [--] minutes The newest version is out Update to enjoy the full experience. https://t.co/oVoNR167Kc Are you ready for the biggest online crashes Starting in less than [--] minutes The newest version is out Update to enjoy the full experience. https://t.co/oVoNR167Kc"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:20Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Where's the data for the years following [----] Based on Chessmetrics estimates which use historical data to normalize ratings across different eras here are the top [--] chess players of all time by their 1-year peak rating: [--]. Bobby Fischer: [----] (Peak: October 1971) [--]. Garry Kasparov: [----] (Peak: March 1990) [--]. https://t.co/mOITIr2jGN Based on Chessmetrics estimates which use historical data to normalize ratings across different eras here are the top [--] chess players of all time by their 1-year peak rating: [--]. Bobby Fischer: [----] (Peak: October 1971) [--]. Garry Kasparov: [----] (Peak: March 1990) 3."
X Link 2026-02-07T14:38Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The new championship tour can copy the Biel Triathlon scoring system without a problem. Say for eg. in [--] day we can have a total of [--] games between Player A and Player B: [--] fast-classical: 4-2/1.5-0 scoring (+ armageddon) [--] rapid: 2-1-0 scoring [--] blitz: 1-0.5-0 scoring Total [--] (fast-classical) + [--] (R&B) = [--] max score per day. The [--] rapid and [--] blitz games combined equal [--] fast-classical game. Any more weightage to the R&B portion will be too much. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1980320170254950876 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1980320170254950876"
X Link 2025-10-20T17:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
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