I don't know, I think the "Soviet school" of shutting down the other player's options one by one then grinding them down has a certain stylishness to it as well.

competitive meta turning diverse styles into a boring monoculture

Speed chess usually has a romantic style because at least one player is trying to rip off the head of their opponent. With limited time - it's harder to defend than attack.

"I won!"

"Yes, but you didn't win beautifully."

Which style uses the 🔌?

🤓

Like yeah, I'm not terrible at chess, I just like to play heroically.

chess used to be sexy, it's really let itself go

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