Chess worlds teaches us a lesson

[Drew]

Probably worth pointing out that Carlsen has retained its title, after defeating Anand in the 11th game. I need to get better at chess someday

Gone and made himself genderless, did he? That's real devotion to the game!

[RBerenguel]

Probably worth pointing out that Carlsen has retained its title, after defeating Anand in the 11th game. I need to get better at chess someday

Gone and made himself genderless, did he? That's real devotion to the game!

XDDD too much chatting online with a Finn who neutralises all possession pronouns...

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Well, I realize that, but the point I was making was that if chess is so big then I should have heard of them.

If you have even the slightest idea about chess and haven't heard about Carlsen then you should be worried. If you don't care at all then it's the same as someone not knowing Lee Sedol which is fine.

[John Fairbairn]

As I write (2014-11-30) I gather Kasparov is about to play two games of chess with shogi wizard Habu Yoshiharu in Tokyo. Kasparov estimates Habu is about 2500 Elo. Habu is also a decent go player. Not sure whether he can chew gum as well.

[RBerenguel]

As I write (2014-11-30) I gather Kasparov is about to play two games of chess with shogi wizard Habu Yoshiharu in Tokyo. Kasparov estimates Habu is about 2500 Elo. Habu is also a decent go player. Not sure whether he can chew gum as well.

Nope, they were played quite a few hours ago (yesterday, actually, for GMT dwellers), Kasparov 2-0. Habu is officially 2400, but Kasparov rates him higher.

Edit: link is this: http://en.chessbase.com/post/kasparov-v ... ogi-legend

[Codexus]

That was on Friday.

A 2 min video summary by NHK World (in English):
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/ ... 90218.html

Watch the replay of the whole event (mainly in Japanese but Kasparov speaks in English):
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv199645929