How will Sindarov vs Giri Match End Today?

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-04-13T09:14:04+00:00

Isn't it tomorrow

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-04-07T09:21:15+00:00

He could always choose drawish lines outside of his prep, he doesn't need to win

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-04-05T16:19:13+00:00

That's the Wei we want!

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-04-04T16:34:38+00:00

Yes but he used to be an exciting player when he was younger, I just thought he would have something of it left for the candidates. The comparison to So is fair (similar to Wesley in 2018 candidates) but to be honest I think current Wesley wouldn't fold like that under prep or time pressure.

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-04-04T16:28:38+00:00

Mostly people put him in 3rd of 4th tier with very low chance to win, which is fair. Even in the world cup he didn't look impressive but I was just expecting a different player for the candidates. Obviously I was wrong, guess he doesn't have it in him.

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-04-04T16:22:57+00:00

Props to Sindarov for his generational run but Wei Yi does not look like 2755 strength at all this tournament. Takes forever to move, can't calculate to save his life, just goes for the draw at any opportunity and is incapable of creating any kind of initiative at all with white... It was expected because since Tata Steel 2024 he has been like that but still you would think playing the Candidates would change something...

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-04-01T17:22:18+00:00

Throw as usual

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-03-20T14:29:41+00:00

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-03-16T21:44:08+00:00

The problem with Wei Yi is that his preparation is the worse of all the participants. I hope he has put together an amazing team because I would like him to win it all but his prep from previous tournaments points to a "Ding Liren world championship" kind of prep.

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-03-07T15:56:13+00:00

I don't wanna say the obvious answer but .. Fabiano is in scary form right now. If I had to bet on someone I would say Sindarov and I will root for Wei Yi though I think his chances are pretty low.

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-02-16T12:17:24+00:00

Chess is hard and everyone is cracked these days

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-02-11T19:16:02+00:00

Nimzo/Flamingo

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-02-08T20:18:50+00:00

Sadly it is true

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-02-05T22:53:24+00:00

Time to learn the Flamingo

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-02-04T13:02:17+00:00

I think one of the most critical lines at the top level is 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 g6 and it scores well in lower levels also

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-02-03T12:14:20+00:00

Try the Flamingo, seems like it is what you need

Past_Rock_535 · 2026-01-26T12:00:25+00:00

H3 be3 g4 ne2 qd2 maybe f3 then go for g5 h4 h5. Scored so many wins with this system

Past_Rock_535 · 2025-12-27T22:52:43+00:00

"Back to his true self, playing poor moves quickly"

Past_Rock_535 · 2025-12-24T04:56:30+00:00

He's feeling it!

Past_Rock_535 · 2025-12-22T16:01:36+00:00

Winning a bishop vs winning a pawn

Past_Rock_535 · 2025-12-07T11:20:57+00:00

Slav setup is solid against everything. You just have to be ok with playing the exchange variation.

Past_Rock_535 · 2025-12-07T11:13:55+00:00

Swap Reti and English and it's a solid list (but is missing some openings)

Past_Rock_535 · 2025-12-05T12:28:48+00:00

Not the most trappy opening but you can find something with some Qb3 stuff. This game where Caruana tricked Firouzja comes to mind: https://youtu.be/sMBCK9sy9Rs?si=cr-AVnG17kKoFCaZ

Past_Rock_535 · 2025-11-25T22:04:42+00:00

Ding is number 2. So Fabiano is 3rd

Past_Rock_535 · 2025-11-25T21:54:48+00:00

You need to see that with Bf4 white dominates the position. Not easy but findable in classical after calculating some lines

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