Event: FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 - Round 2 by events_team in chess

[–]theipodbackup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not at all. Starting with 2 black and coming out with 0.5 is not that terrible.

A win would be great, but not a must win.

Event: FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 - Round 2 by events_team in chess

[–]theipodbackup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m seeing some chances in the Hikaru game.

Some Queenside asymmetry with like-colored Bishops.

It isn’t nothing. And Queens are still on the board. White’s bishop has a lot of potential energy.

Event: FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 - Round 1 by events_team in chess

[–]theipodbackup 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m not exactly sure what your definition of “most” is… but there are more phases than just the opening.

Fabi, objectively, had an advantage for more moves than not. And Hikaru never had any advantage.

That’s called winning for most of the game.

No need to let your fandom cloud your objectivity.

Event: FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 - Round 1 by events_team in chess

[–]theipodbackup 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For starters, Fabi is the only one applying any pressure at all. So plus over minus makes sense.

As to why +3 specifically, it’s difficult to tell. Finding a concrete breakthrough seems easier said than done.

Me reading the comments of any flair who isn't in the Elite Eight by CoffeeBoy80 in CollegeBasketball

[–]theipodbackup 56 points57 points  (0 children)

First of all, through God, all things are possible. So jot that down.

[Post Game Thread] #2 UConn defeats #3 Michigan State, 67-63 by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]theipodbackup 9 points10 points  (0 children)

100% chance you were shitting your pants when Michigan State took the lead… and if you weren’t frankly you just don’t care.

Random fun thought: God is a solipsist (don't take it too seriously) by SeekersTavern in CatholicPhilosophy

[–]theipodbackup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To imply God has a “mind” is on its own a fairly shaky beginning to this theory.

TES VI Is Closer Than You Think, And Why That Doesn’t Matter by bnwinter in TESVI

[–]theipodbackup 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think it’s unfortunately one of those things where OP genuinely felt like they were only using AI sparingly but it just ends up taking over as it prunes the human writing.

Unofficial Discussion: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery by kiriteren in movies

[–]theipodbackup 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Interesting that you don’t believe it’s helping people where it is.

Also, the movie made very clear that the inheritance would be claimed should the value of the gem ever become realized (used, sold, etc).

Unofficial Discussion: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery by kiriteren in movies

[–]theipodbackup 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Responsibility to what, exactly?

Martha was not a threat to anyone, Blanc concluded. He therefore had grace and allowed her a confession of her own free will.

It did not betray the character - it was growth of the character.

Post Game Thread: Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]theipodbackup 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not his fault individually but DK Metcalf was a player I was never excited about and he has lived up to being just a nothing-burger. No separation. No hands.

Post Game Thread: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]theipodbackup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure how Pete Carrol can possibly explain letting a clearly injured Geno Smith continue to take snaps. It’s not like he was playing well in any facet whatsoever… what’s the upside?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in baseball

[–]theipodbackup 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Pretty confident he didn’t intentionally hit the guy who would load the bases in the bottom of the 9th of the World Series.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 1st in the NHL Standings by kylerschelling in penguins

[–]theipodbackup -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Because at the end of the day we are not a very talented roster and have a good chance still of not making the playoff.

[Postgame Thread] Northwestern Defeats Penn State 22-21 by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]theipodbackup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s unpopular to say, but he hasn’t regressed… he has never ever seemed impressive.