r/chess

111 words Hans Niemann demanded a Limousine and a Suite during the recent Menorca Open 244 words Why are there women titles? 153 words At what point should I just give up on chess? 228 words [Meta] Updating Subreddit rules - What counts as Low-effort? 220 words I'm watching chessbrah's building habits series and at this point he says knight c6 is not possible. Why not? It appears to be the best move. 139 words How Do you play against people who just create a closed position and pawnstorm you? 116 words Event: 2022 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship 138 words Why are most chess streamers & creators scammers/scumbags? 262 words Having a tough time deciding who is in a better position. 210 words Chess.com is serious about alleged cheating, especially during their prize-money events e.g. "Titled Tuesday". Then why is COLLUSION through intentional result manipulation by pre-arranged draws (without even 'playing the game') condoned and allowed by their sponsored GMs on multiple occasions? 154 words Magnus's lawyer spoke up for the first time since the lawsuit 198 words Christopher Yoo, a 15 year old chess prodigy rated 2563, just beat current US champion Wesley So rated 2774 with the black pieces in the US Chess Championship 118 words Everyone keeps pointing out that Hans's OTB FIDE Rating increase is unprecedented, and he rose too quickly. But didn't his recent win with Black against fellow GM Christopher Yoo, as well as other recent OTB results indicate how he is performing around his ~2700 rating? 295 words Chesscom Niemann Report: "To be clear, it is not our position that Hans should be limited or banned from OTB chess[...]there is nothing in our statistical investigation to raise any red flags regarding Hans’ OTB play and rise." 105 words FIDE’s Fair Play Commission investigates against Niemann and Carlsen 168 words [Susan Polgar] (Re: Smirin commentary) Dear FIDE, after multiple highly insulting & inappropriate comments during live commentary at one of the most important women’s events, swift action (public apology & immediate removal) must be swiftly taken before next game. Shockingly unacceptable! 474 words Why Engine Correlation is a Garbage Metric 179 words if Hans did nothing wrong he should openly give Magnus the permition to give his arguments 349 words If you allow me, some questions from an outsider. 422 words Why do so many people defend cheaters?