Chess Olympiad 2024

[Gollum]

I am certain Anand would have been board 5 had he wanted to be so. Or Board 2 and playing only a few games. But he did not impose himself... https://t.co/6XJjx07xB5

— GM Jacob Aagaard (@GMJacobAagaard) September 21, 2024

[rangeelaraja]

15 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Possible, even I thought there would be a couple of Kasparov performances. Maybe even Topalov from mid 2000s who sometimes would go on hot streaks. 

 

Anand, Kramnik weren't that relentless, they'd be more pragmatic and conserve energy, take early draws, look at +3/+4 in closed events which would mostly be winning scores etc. Early days but Pragg may be similar. 

 

I agree - Anand, Kramnik lacked that ruthless streak.

 

The experts say this about Gukesh - he is just extraordinary with calculations but lacks the talent to make moves on intuition -which is why he is not nearly as good in rapid and blitz.   Anand on the other hand has god gifted intuition for chess, which is why he was brilliant with speed chess.

 

I think he can have 6-8 really dominating years.

 

The only true competition for these young guns is Nordibek Abdusattarov from Uzbekistan.

 

 

 

[Gollum]

1 minute ago, rangeelaraja said:

 

I agree - Anand, Kramnik lacked that ruthless streak.

 

The experts say this about Gukesh - he is just extraordinary with calculations but lacks the talent to make moves on intuition -which is why he is not nearly as good in rapid and blitz.   Anand on the other hand has god gifted intuition for chess, which is why he was brilliant with speed chess.

 

I think he can have 6-8 really dominating years.

 

The only true competition for these young guns is Nordibek Abdusattarov from Uzbekistan.

Won't count out Firouzja despite his lackluster performance in both the Candidates, super talent. Also Vincent Keymer. 

[Gollum]

Another (possible)Indian origin player to keep an eye on, Bodhana Sivanandan. She speaks Tamil, since settled in England could also be Sri Lankan Tamil. 

 

Generational talent. 

[rangeelaraja]

26 minutes ago, Gollum said:

Nihal has stagnated, maybe too much online bullet/blitz chess and less chess studies/prep. 

 

Raunak, Leon, Pranav are others.

 

Need one of these youngsters to step up and take Hari's position in 2026. As good as he is, Hari  will be 40 by then, retirement age !!!!

 

Won't be a bad idea to lure Abhimanyu Mishra to India. 

 

 

Yeah its very hard to predict. Not all prodigies break out into the super elite league. It is hard to predict how well Abhimanyu will do, there is no guarantee that he will not hit a sealing sub 2700 or max out at early 2700s. 

 

Parimarjan Negi was another prodigy who was expected to really do very well and be in the top 5.  He just faded away after being a rockstar in Juniors.

 

On Firouzja  - he doesn't look super focussed on Chess. He himself said he isn't as motivated as the young Indian players. If this happens at 20, then its not a great sign.

 

 

[rangeelaraja]

Tania and Gukesh try to mimick the walk by Rohit after winning the T20 World Cup. 

 

 

[Vickydev]

 

 

So wholesome to see them enjoy the win with so much goofyness while being absolute superstars. 

 

Brilliant stuff from ChessBase India. 

[rangeelaraja]

Vishy teary eyed while lifting the trophy 

What a selfless legend. 
 

I wish government awards him with Bharat Ratna, he deserved it along time back for being a 5 time World champion. 
 

 

 

[Mariyam]

We are champions!!

 

 

Both Open and Women’s sections. 

Great players and really nice people all around.

[Tillu]

What a beautiful video. Indian anthem played twice on the podium. Reminds me of the video CA created when we won the test series in Australia. Great to see all the happy and cheerful faces.

 

 

[Gollum]

Beautiful videos and pics. Heartwarming, especially for those of us who have been following chess for a long time. 

 

Never thought this day would come, first Olympiad I followed was 2006 Turin, used to ready daily reports on Chessbase. 

Edited September 23, 2024 by Gollum

[Gollum]

Gukesh looks and sounds like Rajamouli. His dad's name is Rajinikanth. It is written in the stars 

[Tillu]

How far are we away from Chess being live telecasted on television and OTT apps like Hotstar. Is there an Indian equivalent of IPL in chess? There is a great scope for commercialization of chess. They can show plenty of ads between the moves.

Edited September 24, 2024 by Tillu

[rangeelaraja]

 

 

[coffee_rules]

Congratulations to Indians and Chess fans here! Champions of Chess!! At least we can say we are champions of a sport that invented it. Unlike England (in Football, Cricket)!! 

[Mariyam]

6 hours ago, rangeelaraja said:

 

 

So heart warming. 
 

The sunnah of the prophet (PBUH) says that the best door to jannah is opened through respecting and making proud one’s parents.

 

Nagalaxmi and Mr Ramesh Babu have made lots of sacrifices so their kids could pursue chess. Hats off. 
 

In many ways this win is also a win of our social structure. Emphasis on parents and gurus. 
 

I would love it if Divya Deshmukh gets the GM norm now. She will hit 2500 any time.

Edited September 23, 2024 by Mariyam

[Mariyam]

@Gollum How do you feel about Gukesh having Caruana’s number in yet another Olympiad. 
 

And the Candidates.

 

:p

[Mariyam]

9 hours ago, Gollum said:

Beautiful videos and pics. Heartwarming, especially for those of us who have been following chess for a long time. 

 

Never thought this day would come, first Olympiad I followed was 2006 Turin, used to ready daily reports on Chessbase. 

This is the best Indian sporting win. Far bigger a deal than the the 2011 WC and the spear throw/ hockey golds. And I’ve attended the former. 
 

Was all tears of joy. And I do not emote much. Not anymore anyways .

 

[rangeelaraja]

10 minutes ago, Mariyam said:

So heart warming. 
 

The sunnah of the prophet (PBUH) says that the best door to jannah is opened through respect and making proud one’s parents.

 

Nagalaxmi and Mr Ramesh Babu have made lots of sacrifices so their kids could pursue chess. Hats off. 
 

In many ways this win is also a win of our social structure. Emphasis on parents and gurus. 
 

I would love it if Divya Deshmukh gets the GM norm now. She will hit 2500 any time.

 

His mother ( like all Indian mothers ) is extraordinary. 
 

Coming up from a not so privileged family

to rise to where he has, words cannot describe what it must feel to be in his place. 
 

Adani group is their primary sponsor, so glad that they are atleast financial secure to provide him best training and covering all their expenses. 
 

Also his father is differently abled and they have given it their all for their children to succeed in Chess ( which is a very risky business like all sports as there is no guarantee of success and competition is possibly higher  than any other sport ) 

Edited September 23, 2024 by rangeelaraja

[Gollum]

8 minutes ago, Mariyam said:

@Gollum How do you feel about Gukesh having Caruana’s number in yet another Olympiad. 
 

And the Candidates.

 

:p

Love it. 

 

Caruana and Aronian will remain my favorite non-Indian players.

 

PS: Giri I consider Indian anyway.