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11-24-2018, 01:40 PM
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I predict Magnus wins game 12.
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11-24-2018, 01:56 PM
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Overall, this match has been very disappointing. In the early 1960's, when Bobby Fischer played Mikhail Tal, nearly every game was a titanic struggle. They often featured amazing attacks, deep combinations, piece sacrifices, and incredible artistry that these two geniuses were able to create. They were truly a thing of beauty. The current match is dull and uninspiring. The players are playing mostly heavily analyzed positions, that they might tweak with a new move here and there. Both are risk averse, and the games have very little creativity. I have yet to see any great plan in even a single game. Too bad. Last edited by barrysloate; 11-25-2018 at 01:56 AM.
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11-24-2018, 06:54 PM
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I likewise have been following the match. I think the dull play is attributable to the significant advance in computer programs in recent years. I think both players are extremely well prepared as a result of computer analysis and realize that risky play will almost certainly be met with defeat. I hope Fabiano finds a way to win game 12 but I'm not optimistic.
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11-24-2018, 07:51 PM
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If game 12 is a draw, I think organized chess has a real problem on its hands. If you're Magnus, and you figure you probably have a big advantage in a tiebreaker, and you're playing black, do you just play for the draw unless Fabiano makes a major blunder? On the other hand, will anyone really respect a champion who couldn't win even ONE conventional game? So maybe he plays aggressively after all.
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11-24-2018, 07:54 PM
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Perhaps somewhere, Robert James Fischer is looking up (I assume) with contempt.
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11-25-2018, 01:59 AM
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11-25-2018, 10:43 AM
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http://www.thestacksreader.com/the-day-bobby-blew-it/ A priceless line: He wears a business suit about as naturally as a python wears a necktie.
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11-24-2018, 08:49 PM
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I agree that chess at the highest levels may well be in trouble, especially insofar as public interest. It appears that championship matches henceforth may unfortunately always or nearly always be resolved by rapid or blitz games.
I'm disappointed that this match is not receiving more publicity given first American player since Fischer in '72.
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