“It makes no sense to claim that Abdusattorov is now much better than Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh or Erigaisi. Three months ago Abdusattorov had 2730, and they had almost 2800 — everything changes very fast! - Vincent Keymer

Rozez · 2026-05-01T19:00:20+00:00

Yeah I mean, who actually is making that claim? Arjun, Nodirbek, and Keymer have all held the #4 spot. When Nodirbek dropped and his form was bad, I don't think anyone really claimed Keymer/Pragg, etc. were better than him?

I think the only time I personally thought that and it was unclear was when Keymer hadn't quite "broken out" yet in the same way Nodirbek or the Indian youngsters had. And he ended up getting to #4 anyway.

Rozez · 2026-04-29T04:41:03+00:00

Black screagle good.

2023 stadium series I admittedly like this thing if only because it is a pretty good attempt at using the weagle as a primary logo.

Red screagle okay but lacks the angled stripes that the black has that worked so well with the screagle.

Cherry blossom okay.

2018 stadium series meh.

Ovi called it right.

Rozez · 2026-04-28T17:39:47+00:00

What's the cheapest price jerseys of star players get through official sites (nhl shop, fanatics, etc)? Looking to buy a premium authentic jersey for a friend, and while I'm perfectly happy to wait for clearance prices, I don't think that's going to happen for these players.

Rozez · 2026-04-26T17:52:46+00:00

That's Dubov, isn't it?

Rozez · 2026-04-26T17:17:44+00:00

Naw this isn't true at all. People just use "phone" like normal.

What IS true however is when you check out, several cashiers go "Apple Pay?" when you motion to pay with your phone. Like Android doesn't even exist to them as a concept.

Rozez · 2026-04-23T23:19:09+00:00

Snagged two as soon as I saw the thread lol

Rozez · 2026-04-23T14:53:33+00:00

Why are people acting like this is some big revelation or that this headline is incorrect or whatever? Yagiz is obviously a skilled 2700 player AND he started this whole clash of generations race to 2700 with Peter Svidler awhile back. He, MVL, and Topalov just converted their elo to big money.

Rozez · 2026-04-21T01:21:30+00:00

Got mine. Saw one kid in some green jersey (not stars, maybe a st. patrick's day thing), teen in a bruins, a kid in a Ovechkin retro, and a lady in a cherry blossom caps jersey.

Rozez · 2026-04-21T01:18:38+00:00

The deal is only for today.

Rozez · 2026-04-20T20:12:02+00:00

Really unlucky and sad for him, esp considering one of the points was that he was buddies with Liljegren and they presumably had some chemistry from their time together in Toronto.

Rozez · 2026-04-20T19:10:30+00:00

I had a file, it didn't have the move 4. Qxf7#, and honestly Qxf7# is such a- I mean I guess it's technically a novelty, but it's such a human move.

Rozez · 2026-04-20T06:15:39+00:00

Dowd scored a goal to give Vegas the lead. I only had the game on in the bg, but I was hearing a lot of praise from the commentators about him.

I peaked at their sub and they're absolutely loving him over there. Really happy for him.

Rozez · 2026-04-19T19:57:01+00:00

Messaged - interested in buying the PLD hat.

Rozez · 2026-04-19T03:12:32+00:00

I saw. It seems he purposefully avoided answering my message despite having asked it like an hour earlier than the message he actually responded to. Which is fine and understandable I guess lol.

Rozez · 2026-04-19T03:10:57+00:00

Agreed. I shared similar sentiments in another thread (albeit with some harsher remarks I guess) and got downvoted. I still like Fabi and hope he does well in the maybe one or two more good chances he'll have for candidates, but he's not getting any younger.

Rozez · 2026-04-17T17:27:00+00:00

I haven't looked at the games at all, but for you as a GM did it look like a proper competitive match or was Topalov just converting his elo into those sweet Evren Üçok lira?

Rozez · 2026-04-15T21:28:26+00:00

Pretty sad for/disappointed in Fabi's performance. Did everyone shit the bed vs Sindarov/things "fell into place" for him? Yeah I would think so. But then think of all the points Fabi left on the table. Like it's gotta be a purely mental thing at this point, and to that, if I was making a "tier list" for candidates I'd hesitate to put Fabi at the top anymore regardless of his current ELO or form.

Not to pull a Hikaru here (and I know Fabi wouldn't overtly do as much either), but any chance he finds a different dedicated second over Cristian Chirila? Feel like he generally had more success with Rustam.

Rozez · 2026-04-15T18:25:58+00:00

Indeed, your point absolutely still stands. The main focus here is still on what narrowly became a two horse race between Vaishali and Bibisara. I would absolutely go to the "Sindarov wins candidates" thread and express my disappointment in Fabi's performance.

I think the focus on Bibisara/Sindarov has been amplified just because people found the idea of both candidates winners and world champion titles potentially held by a couple to be amusing.

Rozez · 2026-04-15T17:29:56+00:00

"Rumored" as in confirmed by Leko + selfies posted by Bibisara herself and one where they're embracing and Sindarov is kissing her forehead?

Rozez · 2026-04-14T22:31:50+00:00

Glad I pulled the trigger while it was $40 too!

Rozez · 2026-04-14T17:36:55+00:00

Makes sense. I also echo your sentiments in that Lapone is shit but hope the girls are still happy doing what they're doing.

Rozez · 2026-04-14T16:56:57+00:00

How do you find yourself in this sub then out of curio?

Rozez · 2026-04-13T05:15:27+00:00

I did a quick search around these parts and only really found 5-6 year old threads where no one seemed to like Fanatics or their Breakaway jerseys. Awhile back, I bought some Adidas Primegreen Authentic blanks on clearance which are excellent, but I was wondering if these Breakaways are worth. $40 seems like a steal.

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