2015 - "Mediocre year" for chess.
I have to say I was a bit disappointed that chess24 described 2015 as mediocre.
I agree that Carlsen definitely dominated and was the man to beat in 2015.
But I also thought 2015 was a beginning of a more accessible level of tournaments for the much desired and maligned fan. Tournaments which appealed to an internet audience sprung up. Millionaire chess, the grand chess tour and other major tournaments around the world. They are more accessible than ever before thanks to the world wide web, increasing bandwidth, and the talents of the commentators on show.
They work hard for their buck these commentators and provide a mix of light entertainment and heavy detailed analysis. Some are more at home with the analysis but people like Peter Svidler, Jan, Lawrence Trent, Nicolas Huschenbeth and on the american side, Maurice Ashley, Yasser Seirwan, Jennifer Shahade do a great job of trying to demystify the world of elite, professional chess.
Example below of interview of Garry Kasparov by Jennifer Shahade at the London Chess Classic 2015.
" There IS never a dull moment in chess." (this quote is from myself by the way, although I may be quoting the gentleman above).
GM Nicolas Hushenbeth playing against a computer chess engine on chess 24.
Does he win? (Press or click the play button and see).
The first hour and a half of the London chess classic as covered by chess 24.
The "full live show" is split into two parts and can, (at the date of publishing), be found here. Links attached :- part 1, part 2.
One hopes to cover and follow and give opinion on chess tournaments around the world next year And perhaps give a fans perspective on how things happen.
I would just like to add that please contribute to the various media outlets where you can. Most give a lot of their content for free and is primarily for your enjoyment. Issued to give publicity to the various organizers of the tournaments, and of course to encourage the growth of the marvelous game of chess.
I agree that Carlsen definitely dominated and was the man to beat in 2015.
But I also thought 2015 was a beginning of a more accessible level of tournaments for the much desired and maligned fan. Tournaments which appealed to an internet audience sprung up. Millionaire chess, the grand chess tour and other major tournaments around the world. They are more accessible than ever before thanks to the world wide web, increasing bandwidth, and the talents of the commentators on show.
They work hard for their buck these commentators and provide a mix of light entertainment and heavy detailed analysis. Some are more at home with the analysis but people like Peter Svidler, Jan, Lawrence Trent, Nicolas Huschenbeth and on the american side, Maurice Ashley, Yasser Seirwan, Jennifer Shahade do a great job of trying to demystify the world of elite, professional chess.
Example below of interview of Garry Kasparov by Jennifer Shahade at the London Chess Classic 2015.
" There IS never a dull moment in chess." (this quote is from myself by the way, although I may be quoting the gentleman above).
GM Nicolas Hushenbeth playing against a computer chess engine on chess 24.
Does he win? (Press or click the play button and see).
The first hour and a half of the London chess classic as covered by chess 24.
The "full live show" is split into two parts and can, (at the date of publishing), be found here. Links attached :- part 1, part 2.
One hopes to cover and follow and give opinion on chess tournaments around the world next year And perhaps give a fans perspective on how things happen.
I would just like to add that please contribute to the various media outlets where you can. Most give a lot of their content for free and is primarily for your enjoyment. Issued to give publicity to the various organizers of the tournaments, and of course to encourage the growth of the marvelous game of chess.
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