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Adrian Vermeule's avatar

Any word on why Firouzja isnt playing for France?

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Reyk Schaefer's avatar

Thanks for keeping us updated.

With all due respect: While this is purely hypothetical, I don't think US would have been slight favourites with Nakamura. Indians are so much younger and more competitive. Fabi is great so far, but: Wesley So is just not used to play that seriously anymore (where a draw might not be enough and you have to keep the game open). All the others (despite Aronians fine score, but take his first round game) aren't convincing so far either.

I also don't think, Erigaisi playing board 3 is bizarre. While Gukesh and Prag come from candidates, getting used to play high level competition every round, Erigaisi has raised his ELO playing Opens and weaker round robins (which should not distract from his great results). You need one player to win constantly on the lower boards and they obviously thought Erigaisi would be best suited for this task, given his latest experience.

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