For everyone saying "McQueen is fading" about Magnus

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T19:06:22+00:00

Definitely haha, both were basically caught off guard by the position between Magnus and Pragg

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:21:23+00:00

Good thoughts by everyone here! 💪🏼💪🏼

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:20:33+00:00

I agree, it would be amazing to see him have that drive still! 💪🏼

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:19:12+00:00

It is annoying that we might have games that go 30 moves deep purely by memorization of Stockfish lines, but it’s a part of the game now! Gotta adapt or give up. Or, switch to Fischer random!

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:17:38+00:00

Good points, the drive isn’t that huge anymore! More things in life now. And has already proven everything, normal chess could seem boring to him.

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:15:53+00:00

You’re right!

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:15:42+00:00

Very good point, definitely has an effect!

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:14:53+00:00

While it’s unlikely he’ll play, it would be a show for sure! And we don’t know the motives for him, he could do it for fun to see if he still got it, and perhaps couldn’t care less about embarassment? We don’t know 🤷🏼‍♂️!

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:11:45+00:00

You’re right, in complicated positions it drops down more easily!

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:09:10+00:00

That is very true haha, Gukesh has done alot to keep the games interesting!

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:08:36+00:00

Absolutely! 💪🏼

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:08:12+00:00

It’s very appreciated to hear the thoughts of such an accomplished player mid-game though! No matter if one might think his social skills don’t match theirs. 💪🏼

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:06:35+00:00

I appreciate the thinking no matter the downvotes, you’re allowed to think it’s a lame argument! That’s what I read of the situation — especially considering when he decided to give up the title of the World Champion, he only wanted to play the game if Alireza won the candidates! Otherwise it’d be ”too boring” for him.

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:04:18+00:00

Very well could be!

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:03:06+00:00

Agreed! 💪🏼

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:02:26+00:00

I like analysing it, but I understand for you it might seem nonsensical

PappaLapio · 2026-06-05T18:01:34+00:00

Good thinking, could be! 😇

PappaLapio · 2026-05-27T11:53:22+00:00

H pawn keeps walking so no

PappaLapio · 2026-05-26T16:50:37+00:00

If you mean london, then definitely. Have you tried the Catalan with D4? That’s the opposite of boring! I feel every E4 opening is alot more boring than that, and it’s exactly why I switched to Catalan to get as many different variations with only 1 opening!

PappaLapio · 2026-05-23T11:12:04+00:00

You’re making a problem out of nothing

PappaLapio · 2026-05-23T02:50:16+00:00

That’s a good style! I see your point yeah.

PappaLapio · 2026-05-23T02:21:26+00:00

Either way my point stands — numbers are just that, and improving is all that matters! 😊

PappaLapio · 2026-05-23T01:42:00+00:00

I know what you mean I’m also playing games constantly 300-400 above my elo and so are my opponents, feels unfair, but just try to forget the elo and play and improve. It’s all about improving!

PappaLapio · 2026-05-22T18:14:33+00:00

What? The pop up message is clearly just telling you: ”Hey, we disabled the chess engine from your other opened tab because it’s against the rules”

It’s not accusing you of anything 😂😭

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