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We have entered the Carlsen era of chess. Last few weeks of 2013, 2014 and hopefully at least 10 years into the future. The legacy of the Kasparov years (Kramnik and Anand entered as grandmasters in those years and challenged Kasparov and became World Champions) is over. Congratulations Magnus Carlsen, 16th classical World Champion! A new chess generation has begun.
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Hi Hans. Maybe 150 years from now people will ask, "What's your Carlsen number?"
Speaking of numbers, I wonder if Mr. Ronean got his Morphy number of 2 by playing Bird? I recall Jack mentioning that he did some time in the trenches during WWI and I think Bird lived until 1908/09 (?). Maybe as a young teen Jack played Bird in a simul thus earning his M-2. What are your recollections?"We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office." - Aesop
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Well I knew he had played Blackburne, Capa, and Alekhine in simuls and Jacque Mieses was his quasi - hero mentor but those are all Morphy 2's I believe. I dont recall who his Morphy 1 was but let me due some thinking on that and get back to you. His story about urinating on the grave of his doctor who originally predicted six months to live and his being banned from the LTC at age 93 for pinching the bottom of a robust young female Western student stick in my mind, all else pales by comparison (or maybe its just the mood Im in today).Comment
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Personally I hope one or two others (but not more) scale the ELO charts to create a major rivalry. I'd like to see a Mikhail Tal undermine Carlsen's position, and Carlsen miraculously salvage the game - but sometimes fail, and sometimes turn the tables.Comment
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I have a feeling that might describe Hikaru Nakamura ... :)Originally posted by Alan Baljeu View Post
I think a match between them for the W.C. would be like a Transformers movie or X-men....Mike Pence: the Lord of the fly.Comment
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who are Carlsen's seconds? did he ever mention their names?
I think Carlsen is great, but his seconds did a even better job in this WCC against AnandComment
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He declined to name anyone other than Jon Ludvig Hammer ( a long time friend of his )Originally posted by Neal Pan View Post
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Ludvig_Hammer
Hammer was not even in Chennai until after the match ended! They collaborated via Skype during the match....Mike Pence: the Lord of the fly.Comment
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I consider Magnus's father to be his best second. The way he managed his son's career up to this point is outstanding. Having no "big school" to support him during the past 10 years but only a clever father, it is an aspect that should inspire many. Even Anand's story is similar in this respect, but not sure how much his parents were involved and who helped the young Anand. The new era begun with Anand, and is continued by Carlsen.Comment
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Thanks. But we all knew about Hammer. There gotta be someone else in his seconds who knows Vishy's better right? (I would assume?)Originally posted by Kerry Liles View PostComment
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One of the viewers on the ChessVibes forum said this:
According to the Anand camp, Carlsen's seconds were (the ones they know): Fressinet + Nepo + Hammer. Computer analyzing was from experts of high tech firm "Basefarm" in Oslo with special computers and special software.Comment
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Good to know. Thanks~Originally posted by Wayne Komer View PostComment
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My money is on... Ultra Magnus! :)Originally posted by Kerry Liles View PostComment
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There is a video of Magnus Carlsen playing blitz with Laurent Fressinet entitled “Too Weak, Too Slow”, which some claim is a training session.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY27lgnPKWIComment
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfbpC3dQWw I particularly like this one where Magnus shows his stuff to the young kids. What a great example he is!Comment
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The 'Financial Times' features our man Magnus and is an excellent read.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d4a7bf76-7...#axzz2pp6xmeRIComment
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