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The Format of the World Chess Championship
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The current 12-14 game format of the World Chess Championship may not be sufficient to truly determine the best overall chess player. Increasing the number of games and reducing the time control may help reflect the skills of the players better.
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Two chess players discuss the importance of the World Championship and the significance of close matches.
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Chess
Summary
Two chess players discuss the importance of the World Championship and the significance of close matches.
ChapterThe Format of the World Chess Championship
Episode#315 – Magnus Carlsen: Greatest Chess Player of All Time
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The world championship in chess currently has a low sample size with only 12-14 games, which may not necessarily find the best player.
57:53 - 1:01:47 (03:53)
Chess
Summary
The world championship in chess currently has a low sample size with only 12-14 games, which may not necessarily find the best player. Increasing the quantity of games and decreasing the time control in championships may provide a better opportunity to determine the best player.