08 Mar 15
Originally posted by woadmanAt 46 he is a youngster!
Vassily Ivanchuk has just won the Petrov's Memorial super-GM Rapid tournament (without a loss). He is 46 yrs. old...his Rapid rating went to 2834.
It was 11 rounds of play. Amazing---so even all you older guys here on RHP still have a chance for good results....
09 Mar 15
Originally posted by woadmanHow old are you Woady?
Vassily Ivanchuk has just won the Petrov's Memorial super-GM Rapid tournament (without a loss). He is 46 yrs. old...his Rapid rating went to 2834.
It was 11 rounds of play. Amazing---so even all you older guys here on RHP still have a chance for good results....
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09 Mar 15
Originally posted by woadmanbillard,
Can you name any other sport/game where "older" players are still doing so well ? That's another reason chess is best !
bridge,
petanque,
bowling,
poker,
snooker,
curling,
dart poker,
hazena,
korfball
Those sports has that peculiar characteristic, that it's possible to older /and sometime to an amateur/ to vhallenge world champion and - win.
Unlike top sport for younsters connected with physical skills /and dopping/, chess and other listed sports are for bonvivans, retired people, odd folks who wear funny cloths and speak with themselves...
11 Mar 15
Originally posted by vanderveldeAnd tittliewinks.
billard,
bridge,
petanque,
bowling,
poker,
snooker,
curling,
dart poker,
hazena,
korfball
Those sports has that peculiar characteristic, that it's possible to older /and sometime to an amateur/ to vhallenge world champion and - win.
Unlike top sport for younsters connected with physical skills /and dopping/, chess and other listed spor ...[text shortened]... are for bonvivans, retired people, odd folks who wear funny cloths and speak with themselves...
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17 Mar 15
Originally posted by woadmanAn ancient Proverb-
Forgot to mention that Boris Gelfend (46) tied for second place...Can you name any other sport/game where "older" players are still doing so well ? That's another reason chess is best !
"Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill."
On a serious note: me being 46 feels old but it is not actually very old!
18 Mar 15
Originally posted by woadmanAnand is an elderly player of 45 years.
Vassily Ivanchuk has just won the Petrov's Memorial super-GM Rapid tournament (without a loss). He is 46 yrs. old...his Rapid rating went to 2834.
It was 11 rounds of play. Amazing---so even all you older guys here on RHP still have a chance for good results....
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amazing isn't?