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RE: Today I Discovered . . . 1 Minute Bullet Chess With Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen is a very interesting type of chess player.
I would call him a flow pattern recognizer.
Which makes him very fast and accurate.
Perfect for high speed games.
Magnus is perfect in this modern era of chess.
Capablanca, who may give Magnus a run for his money (if he was still alive) lived in a time when you took all the time you wanted at chess, and even had breaks to sleep during a game.
People like Bobby Fisher and Karpov would find their playing styles severely cramped in today's environs. However, they are of the category of strategy and preparation. (or in other worlds, slow) Thus, similar to most that Magnus is playing today and why he is whipping them in speed chess.
Exactly! As I watched him it was like watching a sea crashing against a shore line, always taking the path of least resistance. It's incredible how he recovers from mouse slip mistakes, just phenomenal.
Ha! As you say, completely at odds with the modern chess vibe. I like playing a nice long game, however I'm now really getting into bullet as a mind sharpener and great spectator game.
Cg