Chess

Played a bit on Chess.com yesterday for the first time in ages (as lichess had server issues), and noticed two things quickly:

..the ratings are not comparable at all it seems - while I have a rapid rating of about 1100 at lichess I got my ass kicked over and over again by 600-800 users on chess.com 😅

..so happy lichess is back up now, as I do appreciate the minimalist design so much over the crowded visuall mess that chess.com is like.

..adding to the above (and explaining the big difference between chess.com and lichess ratings) - here's a rating converter for 2024:

https://lichess.org/@/NoseKnowsAll/blog/introducing-a-universal-rating-converter-for-2024/X2QAH27t

Anyone going to check out the Global Chess League in London over the next 10 days? All the top players will be there including Carlson.

https://chess.co.uk/products/tech-mahindra-global-chess-league-season-2

Anyone been following the world championship? Started with a bang but it's been 3 games of dross. At least today seems to be a bit more exciting

Not following live but I’ve enjoyed the Gothamchess reviews on YouTube.

I followed the candidates a little, but this is my first time following the world championship. I don’t know why but I’m sort of rooting for Ding to overcome his doldrums and win his first match in almost a year.

Hasn’t gone great with that blunder today, will be interesting to see what he comes out with in two must win games with white