The Chicken Chess Club #29 - Chess.com Championship, Mind Games 2012, Sutovsky Discovers Nihal
Nov 9, 2022
Hosts share Laurent's triumph at the Cap d'Agde against younger opponents and discuss Peter's light-hearted golf adventures. They dive into the structure of the Global Chess Championship and the impact of modern young talents like Nihal Sarin. The debate continues on whether blitz play helps development, with nostalgic tales from training camps. As they reminisce about the Mind Games 2012 anniversary, ethical questions arise about coaching licenses and sponsorships in chess. Finally, they highlight Wesley So’s stellar performance in the Global Championship, wrapping up with fun banter.
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Rapid Tournament Win In Cap d'Agde
- Laurent Fressinet recounts winning the Cap d'Agde rapid event and beating much younger opponents in semis and final.
- He valued the confidence boost from those wins despite being the higher-rated player on paper.
Sutovsky Spotting Nihal Early
- Peter and the hosts discuss how Sutovsky tweeted early praise for Nihal Sarin and Peter recalls training with him in 2019.
- They note Nihal's time-trouble tendencies and exceptional blitz skills affecting his classical progress.
Hours Trump Exact Training Type
- The hosts debate young players' heavy blitz use versus classical preparation and conclude variety of practice matters.
- Total hours on chess matter most; what those hours are spent on varies by player and stage.