Two Knights Talk: The pleasures of following the World Championship

by ChessBase
12/6/2024 – In the latest episode of their show "Two Knights Talk" show Arne Kähler and Johannes Fischer - how could it be otherwise - talk about the World Championship match between challenger Gukesh D and defending champion Ding Liren in Singapore. The two "knights" reveal how and why they enjoy the match, talk about nervousness during a chess match and what can be done about it, and speculate on the winner of the match. They also invite viewers to identify the players and circumstances of one of the most famous positions in chess history.
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Two Knights Talk: The pleasures of following the World Championship

Time stamps

0:00 - How did the match go so far?
3:50 - Guess the game
4:56 - Tiebreaks in World Chess Championship matches
7:11 - Time management - and a few words about Gajewski, the second of Gukesh
12:57 - Is Ding Liren playing for a tiebreak or is he just happy with draws
15:22 - The art of staying calm during a game of chess
18:34 - How not to be nervous on the stage or during a game. Preparation might be key!
23:13 - Which broadcast are you watching?
24:02 - We are spoiled for choice! Why World Chess Championship matches are wonderful.
27:02 - Predictions, predictions, predictions
29:02 - Solution of the quiz

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