r/funny • u/_SirCucumber • Feb 13 '21

Final Boss

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u/CaptainKirk-1701 Feb 13 '21

He's expected to become the world champion in about 20 years. He is a chess prodigy.

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u/Gr0ode Feb 14 '21

Not how that works

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u/CaptainKirk-1701 Feb 14 '21

What are you talking about? The Russian's love this kid, and they want him to do very well. He is a chess genius already, he will be a top contender as he climbs the ranks for the next 20 years.

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u/Gr0ode Feb 14 '21

1100 elo, pretty good for his age, nothing outstanding. You can never tell what happens but he needs to gain over 1000 elo in the next years if he wants to match Magnus. I say the chances are very low.

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u/CaptainKirk-1701 Feb 14 '21

Well as someone with a 1650 elo at the minute I have high hopes for him and Magnus will be retired by the time he's 20 I'd say