lmao

    • Diogenes_Barrel [love/loves]
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      2 years ago

      it was an in person, filmed match no-ones been able to broach a reasonable theory about despite like months? of Magnus supporters malding over it

      fame and prestige ruins peoples brains, a mf who was reasonable and respectful in the past shouldnt be expected to remain so after entering the limelight.

        • Huldra [they/them, it/its]
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          2 years ago

          It's the only really plausible theory that doesn't conflict with things like broadcast delays and other anti-cheating measures, but its also debatable as to what degree of cheating it is.

          Though it would probably still be against the rules cause theres a blanket rule you can't take actions that bring the game of chess into disrepute, which exploiting other players leaked personal preparations would definitely fall under.

            • ssjmarx [he/him]
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              2 years ago

              We need a Chess 2, I vote for Boxing Chess. Lets see how well you can memorize movesets when you also have to hit the gym and avoid getting hit in the face.

        • Diogenes_Barrel [love/loves]
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          2 years ago

          i dont understand how that would even not be a case of being outplayed. "oh no, my opponent is countering my moves!" doesn't change strategies or modify my plan in any way

          and all these dudes memorise move-sets its absurd for that to only count when your opponent uses the one youve studied

    • Fdos [none/use name]
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      2 years ago

      He voluntarily appeared on the Lex Friedman podcast. I bet most people are unaware of that.