This is the top 15 junior (under 20) players in the world by elo

  • Wildgrapes [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    WIM according to chess-results. Still amazing 9.5/11 absolutely wild

    • Lydia [she/her]
      hexagon
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      2 years ago

      Oh yeah, I wasn't sure if she was getting a WIM or WGM norm from this tournament. Anyways, 9.5/11 is god tier.

      • Wildgrapes [she/her]
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        2 years ago

        Yaaa no idea how the norms work in a tournament like this but damm that's a performance rating at the GM level.

        Overall young players killed it. I mean Uzbekistan winning with a young team, India 2 absolutely going wild. Amazing Olympiad. Just some Shakey performances from the worlds top players

        • Lydia [she/her]
          hexagon
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          2 years ago

          Yeah, it was really amazing to see except for the fact that the US was such a big letdown. Fabi is one of my favorite players and I hope he gets back in form soon!

          • Wildgrapes [she/her]
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            2 years ago

            Fabi is one of my faves too so that part was painful. I'm sure he'll get back to it but it was a rough ride. Everyone on that team struggled this tournament. So was the best... Only lost 2 rating points.

            • Lydia [she/her]
              hexagon
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              2 years ago

              Yeah, that tough candidates tournament probably led to this.

              Also, some of Carlsens recent results makes me think he wont be reaching the 2900 mark, which is quite a shame as it'd put a lot of Fischer stans to rest I think as to who the GOAT is.

              • Wildgrapes [she/her]
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                2 years ago

                Ya I can't imagine after collapsing a bit in the 2nd half of the candidates tournament he's feeling great. Especially considering Carlson not defending. He is a pro. He'll be back.

                Carlson did fine in this tournament... But ya gotta do better than fine to get 2900. Can't be drawing IMs