Paul Saglier

@richeck72 He did NOT play a single game *

@richeck72 He did drama with Freestyle, there’s ongoing drama with the EWC and GCT, precisely with him, he played A SINGLE game for the club that welcomed him and his family (Chartres). Don’t pretend you don’t know Alireza behaves like Neymar!

What a waste ... Such a fantastic player. Even though it might remind some other player's behavior (eg Fischer), I don't think you can get rid of such a talent. That's just my own opinion ofc.

@richeck72 And you can obviously imagine 5.000€ for 2 weeks of chess is obviously very little for a player of his standard (same applies to Maxime in fact)

@richeck72 You haven’t read the article, it states that Alireza IS welcome if he cares to participate in team events in a perennial way. For now nobody will count on his whims anymore. PHN states the obvious, but anybody thinking at this point he was punished is mad. He never wanted to play

@richeck72 Dude I’m French, and it might be that I have an idea or two on the topic :) with all due respect

@Peahuelle Money is ofc not the reason... You probably understimate the FFE (French Chess Fédération). Find the real reason elsewhere.

Bravo. Pas besoin d’Aliconnard!

I was on a train in Tokyo. We stopped between stations. Announcement in Japanese, then in English: "We apologize for the delay. We will resume shortly." The delay was maybe 3 minutes. Not a big deal. When the train started moving again, another announcement: "We sincerely apologize for the delay. We were stopped for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. This is unacceptable. Thank you for your patience." Three minutes and twenty seconds. They measured it exactly. And called it unacceptable. When I got off at my stop, there were station staff on the platform bowing and handing out delay certificates. I took one out of curiosity. It was an official document stating that the train had been delayed by 3 minutes and 20 seconds, signed and stamped. The staff member said in English "for your employer. So they know the delay was not your fault." I said I'm a tourist, I don't need it. He looked confused. "But the delay affected you. You deserve an apology." Three minutes. They were treating a three-minute delay like a major incident. Later I mentioned this to a Japanese friend. They said "oh yes, delay certificates are normal. Trains are supposed to be exactly on time. If they are late, they must apologize." I said three minutes isn't late, it's nothing. My friend said "in Japan, three minutes is late. On time means on time. Not approximately on time." They said the train company probably investigated why there was a 3-minute delay. "They will find the cause and fix it so it doesn't happen again." I kept the certificate. It's framed in my apartment now. A reminder that somewhere in the world, people care about three minutes. © 6IX.

@EndgameaiChess Feel free to quote your sources, Ensgame! @EuropeEchecs

🇧🇬 Topalov on 🇹🇷 Erdoğmuş: “I wouldn’t be surprised if he reaches the absolute top of world chess” In an interview with Europe Échecs, Veselin Topalov praised Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş after their Clash of Generations match. “Age is a deceptive factor today. Fourteen- and fifteen-year-old players already have enormous experience, they are well prepared, and professional coaches work with them.” With a rating above 2700, Erdoğmuş is already in the top 30 in the world. I analyzed his match against Vachier-Lagrave. He plays with amazing maturity for his age. I can’t judge all prodigies, but considering his preparation, dedication to the game, and concentration, I wouldn’t be surprised if he reaches the absolute top of world chess. It’s not about the title. Today, Gukesh is the world champion, but he is still far from being number one in the rating. For me, that matters most, and I believe Yağız has the potential to reach that goal. We need to get used to the fact that the strongest players in the world are becoming around 20 years old, and sometimes even 15.”

@durarbayli Or Grischuk played an appalling game!

IM Rostovtsev dominated Grischuk's King's Indian. The game reminded me of the AlphaZero vs Stockfish match where the queen would end up in the corner.

Niemann is very good. Period. @HansMokeNiemann

Claims that Abdu is better in classical than Magnus are absolutely hilarious. Magnus isn’t the best man in the chess world certainly, but there can be no doubts that he is head and shoulders above the rest, in whichever form of chess you pick.

@Rookreviewcom @AlirezaFirouzja What an incredible quote, sensational work. I’m all wet!

Alireza: “If you win a Grand Chess Tour — you’re one of the best players of the year” rookreview.com/news/alireza-i… @AlirezaFirouzja #chess #news

@lachesisq @ChampionsLeague All cheaters, kak izvestno

But ok, the refereeing just sucks in the @ChampionsLeague this year 😕

@theworldchess @richeck72 lol

Carlsen doesn't lose endgames But this time he finally crumbled Van Foreest managed to beat his distinguished ex-boss With no table slam this time But a shock all the same. Stay up to date with round 5 on Friday. buff.ly/z3RumMj

The way the current World Champion plays chess is a disgrace. Either prevent him from doing so, or fix him.

L’hypocrisie extraordinaire. Chapeau!

Décidément,un vrai régal…👌⭐️⭐️⭐️

@FabriceWantiez @PhilippeClose Pas de frites à Paris tellement, mais un sentiment identique néanmoins. Courage!

@PhilippeClose Comment peut-on encore envisager une énième friterie dans le centre historique de #Bruxelles ? Il est temps que la ville soit gérée sérieusement! Une idée serait de soumettre des commerces intéressants pour l'embellissement à un vote et de les aider financièrement