Feb-04-17 Gibraltar Masters (2017) 
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| arkansaw: Iran-sponsored means the Iran government allowed and paid for their players to participate. Can't participate when they are dead. |
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Nov-30-16 Karjakin vs Carlsen, 2016
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| arkansaw: surely there aren't more people following the tiebreaks than Black Friday shoppers? |
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Apr-24-14 Gashimov Memorial (2014)
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| arkansaw: Pple need to remember that Carlsen is still a very inexperienced WC who has yet to master the fine arts of prep concealment |
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Jun-19-13 Tal Memorial (2013)
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| arkansaw: Given a real decline in playing strength, knowledge of openings will not keep him alive against Carlsen. |
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Jun-17-13 Caruana vs Nakamura, 2013
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| arkansaw: with this win, Nakamura is finally #5 in the world again |
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Jun-15-13 Carlsen vs Caruana, 2013
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| arkansaw: <Guaranteed Anand will be trying to steer games into rook endgames.> That would be playing right into Carlsen's hands - as an experienced prep hider Anand would not succumb to such an obvious ploy |
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May-29-13 FIDE Grand Prix Thessaloniki (2013)
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| arkansaw: Why on earth is Topalov ceding the bishop pair and allowing a protected passed pawn, for nothing? Has he contracted some of that "dubious play syndrome" which has been plaguing Nakamura lately? |
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May-18-13 Anand - Carlsen World Championship Match (2013)
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| arkansaw: 9 pages alrdy?! has it started? |
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May-18-13 H Wang vs Anand, 2013
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| arkansaw: not nice to be a return customer for both Wang Hao and Nakamura |
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Dec-01-12 Anna Ushenina
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| arkansaw: All hail GM-elect Anna Ushenina! |
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