Jason Juett, winner of the MTel masters “Play Like Topalov” contest (see article) agreed to give an interview to the chess_underground.
Jason discusses his winning strategies, beards, blindfolds, coffee, opening preparation, discipline, and late nights.
Here are some excerpts, read the full interview by clicking “read more” below!
Discussing his winning method:
“…In a non-tactical position it would […]
GM Alexander Shabalov is currently trying to win the US Championships. He has a slightly better position against GM Sergey Kudrin. If he wins, he will take sole first.
Anyway, I am watching the game and found this comment humorous. After Kudrin’s 27. …Qb8:
Ng5(IM) kibitzes: black is doing a great job of destroying his position, […]
The Bulgarian MTel tournament hosts have sponsored a “Play like Topalov” event where spectators can try to predict Topalov’s moves before he plays them. A very fun contest, to be sure, but even more entertaining for me since my friend is winning it!
Jason Juett, formerly of the Iowa State Chess Club, has the lead. […]
(Readers: This note will make a lot more sense if you replay today’s Mamedyarov-Topalov game from the MTel masters.)
Dear Mr. Topalov,
Let me dispatch to you now with the utmost haste and importance the following refresher course on basic chess strategy:
1) Don’t move your queen out early in the opening.
2) Don’t move your queen more than […]