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@anishgiri 1. Nodirbek 2. Javokhir 3. Anish; about time we started ignoring the youtubers and the part timers (:

Give me your list of 10 strongest chess players right now, classical time control. I want your (highly objective) opinion.

@HansMokeNiemann It would be my dream to play. 1900 fide and 2000 @lichess blitz :(

I am still looking for an amateur board for the World Team Championship. Must never have crossed 2000 FIDE, will take whoever has the highest online blitz ELO, please DM me.

@anishgiri Can I answer after a couple days?

It's going down!♟️ Who are your three Candidates?

♟ The FIDE Council has approved the amendments to the Rating Regulations, effective as of 1st of October, following the proposal from the Qualification Commission. The amendment is designed to ensure the fairness and integrity of the FIDE rating system and provide a level-playing field for all top-rated players. The change will apply to players rated 2650 and above and will affect approximately 70 top-rated Grandmasters. The amendment addresses the application of the 400-point rule. The rule stated that a difference in rating of more than 400 points shall be counted for rating purposes as it were a difference of 400 points. There are no restrictions of how many times it can be applied during a single tournament. The current wording in FIDE Rating Regulations will change to include the following, given here in bold: “8.3.1 For each game played against a rated player, determine the difference in rating between the player and their opponent, D. A difference in rating of more than 400 points shall be counted for rating purposes as though it were a difference of 400 points, for players rated below 2650. For players rated 2650 and above, the difference between ratings shall be used in all cases.” The accuracy of ratings and competitive fairness are paramount for chess. This amendment ensures that rating adjustments at the highest level accurately reflect a player’s performance against a pool of statistically equal opponents, safeguarding professional standards set by FIDE.

Well, that was fun while it lasted 😅

@MagnusCarlsen Congratulations to both on 1-1. Two massive kings in the game at the moment!

A great quote from The Wire

If you are studying in the UK or EU and want to play some chess on Monday 23 June! Click the link below to join @OptiverGlobal chess championship! hubs.li/Q03nhz6_0

@IndiaInNepal Will we see the "sine die" signatories resign?

@murarka_saloni There is no NOC for Indian universities. @moenepal quite naturally uses its non-productive (and this time, non-existent) lever.

The #Nepal Education Ministry urges parents and KIIT students to stay calm. If the issue isn’t resolved fairly, it may suspend foreign study permits (NOCs) for #Odisha institutions.

@RajinaNotRojina Last time I checked, there is no NOC for Indian universities.

unfounded, unproductive reaction

@EONIndia @DrShankarSharma Do all of the "sine die" signatories get away with a scripted institutional apology?

H.E. @DrShankarSharma had a telephone conversation with Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT and also met his representatives. Prof. Samanta briefed Dr Sharma about the actions taken by KIIT including a public apology letter from the VC and termination of few staff.

@KIITUniversity I do not see many of the "sine die" signatories face any consequence here.

Follow up action!

@KIITUniversity How many resignations do we see?

Deeply mourning the untimely passing of our beloved student, Prakriti Lamsal. Today, all senior functionaries of KIIT gathered to express our heartfelt condolences and stand in solidarity with her family, friends, and the student community. We are committed to ensuring justice and support for all. May her soul rest in peace.

@KIITUniversity Apologies, in the form of resignations and criminal prosecutions, not cheap letters pls. Utterly disgraceful response to a tragic incident. @IndiaInNepal @EONIndia @PMOIndia @PM_nepal_ @MofaNepal @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar

Letter of Apology from the Vice-Chancellor, KIIT-DU KIIT has always been a home to students from across the world, fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and care. We deeply regret the recent incident and reaffirm our commitment to the safety, dignity, and well-being of all our students, including our dear Nepali students. @MEAIndia @PM_nepal_ @DrSJaishankar @PMOIndia @MofaNepal @IndiaInNepal @EONIndia

@amish973 Anything short of mass resignation would be a disgrace, not that I expect anyone to.

KIIT should also apologise for the despicable behaviour of their teachers and staff towards the students.

@KIITUniversity Will the registrar/head of schools and hostels/ IRO director/ and VC kindly resign? 🔔 @MofaNepal @EONIndia @IndiaInNepal

APPEAL! There was an unfortunate incident which took place late in the evening yesterday on the KIIT campus. Immediately after the incident, police investigated the matter and apprehended the culprit. The KIIT administration has taken all-out efforts to restore normalcy in the campus and hostels to resume the academic activities. An appeal is made to all our Nepali students who have or plan to leave the campus to return and resume the classes.

Dear all, Since many are here, the news is here. HydroML 2025 will be hosted at UC Irvine and held at the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge near Los Angeles. It is the week of May 26 - 30 (likely May 27 - 29) Final dates TBD. Check out hydroml.org.

Not sure how active the academic community is in this space anymore, but anyway, let's give this a shoutout 👀

Good papers lead to more questions than they answer. That's because (as Blaise Pascal wrote) knowledge is like a sphere: the larger it gets the larger also its surface, which is its interface with the unknown.

Some Nepali friends told me that they want to see drone shows. Here you go, new year celebration in China.