The Wardrobe Malfunction! || Alireza vs Nepo || Round 9 || FIDE Candidates (2024)

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Firouzja, Alireza (2760) - Nepomniachtchi, Ian (2758)
FIDE Candidates Chess Tournaments 2024 (Chess.com) [09] 2024.04.14
A06 Reti, Nimzovich-Larsen attack
1.Nf3 d5 2.b3 Nf6 3.Bb2 Bf5 4.g3 c5 5.Bg2 Nc6 6.O-O e6 7.d3 Be7 8.Nbd2 O-O 9.Re1 h6 10.e4 Bh7 11.Ne5 Nxe5 12.Bxe5 Nd7 13.Bb2 d4 14.a4 e5 15.f4 Qc7 16.Qf3 b6 17.Bh3 Rae8 18.Nc4 Bd6 19.Bc1 Qc6 20.Nxd6 Qxd6 21.Bxd7 Qxd7 22.f5 f6 23.g4 Kf7 24.h4 Ke7 25.Re2 Kd6 26.Bd2 a5 27.Rh2 Kc7 28.Rf1 Rh8 29.g5 Bg8 30.gxf6 gxf6 31.h5 Bf7 32.Rg2 Reg8 33.Rg6 Bxg6 34.fxg6 Re8 35.Be1 Re6 36.Bh4 Rf8 37.Qg4 Qe7 38.Kh2 Kd6 39.Rf5 Qg7 40.Qf3 Kc7 41.Qf2 Kb7 42.Qg2 Rc6 43.Qg4 Ka6 44.Rf1 Rd6
Timestamps:
0:00 Hello Everyone
01:05 Game Starts!
02:35 CNG!
03:28 Awesome Photo!
08:50 Anand's idea!
14:05 It Was in This Position
14:40 Alireza's Tweet
16:00 Arbiter Marghetis' Reply
21:39 STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 9
22:14 Contributions
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[@shivabudhlakoti7168]

Anand spotting such a strong move that could probably win the game so casually while commenting just shows why he is one of the best ever to do it. He could probably still play in the candidates and at least not finish last. Man’s a genius.

[@sarvenderrawat9069]

He could probably still play in the candidates and might win.....correct your statement bro.

[@Sandel99456]

I watched it live ..the line is not wining and he missed Alireza top engine move which was better than Anands line and Nepo defense afterwards when Alireza played g6 ..not that Anand isn't strong but you make it seem there was a wining line when there wasn't all game

[@timegoesby421]

@@sarvenderrawat9069 he said it because bcoz of the age factor...otherwise anand would have defeated em anyday

[@user-uc7qb1su4e]

Well you realize your knowledge of the game keeps increasing right? He’s a former world champion, not like he’d just forget how to play

[@boboho3928]

Anand can't compete with kasparov and karpov

[@maggie-bc9ds]

I remember once Alireza complained to Arbiter against Magnus that Magnus distracted him by mumbling something in his(magnus) native language.

[@BLooDCoMPleX]

And it turned out to be bullshit as there was footage from that game and Magnus clearly did not talk or make any sound. I suspect it's a similar situation here.

[@instagramtea3701]

Such a baby

[@jx14aby]

Prima donna.

[@penismightier4303]

@@jx14aby more accurately, première femme.

[@Rotuts]

french often do that ....

[@issamabbas2041]

The chief arbiter work is to handle these issues, u can't threaten someone doing his job with "i'll make an appeal" unless they did something really wrong and abused their power, also last time I checked twitter was not the official place to perform an appeal about FIDE tournament, going straight to the media skipping all the official process is 100% an emotional choice and not formal or to be more specific (unprofessional)

[@mariuszpudzianowski8400]

It is how and when he decided to handle it. It was a critical position, it wasn't a problem in any other round and I understand it was due Abasov's complaint but still - can't you handle it a little bit better?

[@mrbored7875]

alireza is still young, he will learn and evolve in chess and in his maturity

[@markdowding5737]

Alireza always struck me as a very emotional player with some ego problems. I remember During the previous candidate's after a defeat he spent several hours late into the night playing bullet games with Daniel Naroditsky so he could probably feel better about himself by beating a lower-ranked player (which ended up affecting his performance the following day). I know he is young, but other younger players like Pragg, Gukesh, or Abdusattorov never seen to have these sort of issues

[@mariuszpudzianowski8400]

@@markdowding5737 That's it! Emotions and handling pressure is what REALLY separeted Magnus from his peers. He's always focused, never gets distracted by anything whatsoever. Younger players should learn that too.

[@shush2534]

@@markdowding5737 danya is top 5 in bullet. if i remember correctly their match score was pretty even

[@saketthakur3319]

I don't think the arbiter had much choice but to ask Alireza to walk softly.

[@jx14aby]

New chess rule: Soft-soled shoes.

[@bajnicestanko4047]

Quality Shoe is the song

[@Theo-pd4ju]

He could roll out some carpets over the wooden floor area.

[@ac4694]

@@Theo-pd4ju yes, team doing that would make much less distraction

[@Dexsting]

You’re always perfect at showing both sides and not taking a side yourself.

[@vikasbedi82]

Floor creaks for itself. -Hans Niemann Moke

[@mamaBucketvfx]

3 Wins 3 Draws 3 loss, vidit is into some numerology shit

[@jessejordache1869]

It's well known that 3 is a mystical number.

[@pipodeschoen8308]

Maybe he is a freemason.

[@Aditya-dw4kz]

You commented 3 hours ago, have 133 likes and this is the 3rd reply

[@soumyadeepmishra9516]

You commented 3 mins ago​@@Aditya-dw4kz

[@user-cu5rr2ux4j]

@@pipodeschoen8308and you commented 3 hours ago

[@The_Scouts_Code]

Man, Vishy is astonishingly good.

[@lp1926.guitars]

absolute genius

[@darkook8472]

He's 5 Time world champion

[@krisDag17]

I don't blame the Arbiter for the action he took, but it does seem like the tournament organizers missed an opportunity to maintain a quiet place. Players shouldn't have to worry about how they are walking.

[@borgirvspitsah7329]

for sure. the whole spiel about "fixed his walk to not distract others" is so dumb. if you have to make a conscious effort to tip toe on the floor(distracting yourself) than maybe they need to cover it with a mat like they do in the playing area.

[@varj07]

I was watching from the balcony and did notice the loud noise of his shoes and walking

[@igorchymo3427]

@@borgirvspitsah7329 you also do not slam the chess pieces onto the chess board like a caveman and expect that the organizers should have taken care of it to not it to make a noise

[@albin-rv8fd]

@@borgirvspitsah7329 i agree they should try to create the most quiet environment. Thats why library has the carpeting all over. They know these thinkers like to pace.

[@global9138]

​@@igorchymo3427in the video, you can clearly see he is walking normally. He is not stomping

[@pyrielrising4338]

Perhaps the reaction by Firouzja has more to do with his performance in this candidates tournament than a perceived attack on his concentration.

[@ronjohnson9690]

I agree.

[@simonboyane1140]

My thoughts exactly. I think he's frustrated.

[@yazdihr]

I also agree. Not a mature behavior

[@Devananta-Rafiq]

The squawking shoes gambit

[@primeobjective5469]

"Accepted" 😂

[@JustAnotherSomebody001]

The arbiter refuted it perfectly.

[@mawandamichael8324]

The fact that Alireza walked softly after the chief arbiters warning explains it all😂😂

[@davidanderson2357]

*Teddy Roosevelt:* Walk softly and carry a big stick. *Alireza:* Walk loudly and carry a big grudge.

[@sbelgrade]

People with a heavy walk in a restaurant bug me, so I can totally understand the other player(s) complaining. The arbiter handled it very well, methinks.

[@codegeass7162]

Is there any proof other players complained or did the arbiter bother the players when nobody complained?

[@Lastninjaxoxoxoxox]

@@codegeass7162 the players shouldn't have to complain for things to stay quiet that's not their job.

[@shubomb]

​@@codegeass7162The arbiter said that Abasov complained.

[@michaelmassaro4375]

@@codegeass7162in the interview with the Arbiter that Agad showed the Arbiter stated Abasov was the player that also bought it to his attention

[@jonathanshepherd5515]

​@@codegeass7162Why would you even suggest that? Arbiters don't go bugging players for no reason.

[@jonathanshepherd5515]

"One of the players complained about his shoes." His swag is too different. The others can't handle it. He truly is Guccireza 👞👞🔥🔥🔥

[@youarenotthisbody6017]

Really appreciate that Agad never involves himself in taking sides over such controversial issues. He just shows both the sides and lets his viewers have a take themselves. What a gentleman! 🙏

[@allancouceiro9255]

yes, he "treads lightly"

[@051_cse_mathialagant8]

16:31 agadmator holding the mike from other dimension

[@funduk89]

😂

[@napoearth]

Nice. I didn't notice that the first time.

[@prkarthik1980]

Nobody likes any comments or complaints from Arbiter. Alierza was already not in good mood hanging at the bottom of the points table. He showed all his frustration on the Arbiter 😂😂😅

[@kirstinkornblume3547]

BS

[@jx14aby]

Like professional boxers when the lose. Always blame someone else.

[@user-ku2hc8ot1g]

Still so young but that newly-traitorish-frenshirsh guuy has no credibility, just trying to check some light on himself and his magnus-like partners for such absolute disgrace on the board. Clown.

[@manjilmanjil3003]

Wow I just noticed that Vidit and Alireza both made a brilliant sac of rook in same square.

[@youarenotthisbody6017]

Nice observation! Exchange sac, btw.

[@HeartlandTuber]

Reminds of when I taught high school in the late 70s / early 80s. I always wore cowboy boots. One time when I was returning to my classroom, walking down the hall, as I entered one young girl said, "Mr (HeartlandLiberal), you walk like you stomping roaches." Alireza was clearly in the wrong, since a player had just complained about him, and he adjusted his stride, and walked quietly after the incident with arbiter.

[@sagittarius5466]

I feel like that arbiter handled the situation pretty well 🤷

[@iMohamedSamir]

The shoes wanted to speak for itself

[@jeremywilliams5107]

Suggesting g6, no doubt!

[@johnpaulchua3920]

The chief arbiter was 100% in informing Alireza since there was already a complaint made by one of the players. Anand to even suggest that move just shows how capable he is in joining the Candidates.

[@dylanhunt5368]

it's not Alireza's fault that they failed to carpet the area. It's their problem to fix.

[@BillHimmel]

Nice of you to show both sides!

[@RaviKiran-kr4wk]

Anand spots all of this without the engine being turned on. Missing him play

[@hughtube5154]

Simple solution: lay some thick pile carpet on the floor to muffle the footsteps. Unless the problem is Alireza's shoe squeaks when he walks, in which case he needs to change them. They might be official apparel, but not if they're in a defective condition.

[@_Brennus]

Arbiter is reasonable. Alireza is a crybaby venting his frustration.

[@dluchin1998]

unfortunately a Firouzja pattern is forming.

[@haqsedesi1622]

In past he complained about Magnus talking in Norwegian language while playing game but arbiters refused to pay attention 😂😂😂

[@kirstinkornblume3547]

BS

[@brightpri6692]

Ive had expirence with this arbiter before at a tournament, he was nothing but professional and respectful. I dont know why alireza finds it a big deal.

[@beereaucrat3233]

he just said what he was being told by the arbiter, that's all.

[@lucianamafalda]

Nice improvement showing the clocks! Love your videos and your work! Wish you all the best!!

[@lipyoong10]

I just came home and just finished the other video, and 2 minutes later here we are! Amazing content

[@Heisenberg-chan.69]

i agree with the arbiter. i personally feel like alireza puts in a lot of effort and cares a lot about fashion. because of that, when the arbiter made a remark about his shoes being too loud, he got offended. i mean he's a kid

[@qilieun]

The chief arbiter was justified but should have held the suggestion about wearing softer shoes until after the game was over. It could not have been taken before the end of the game anyway and having your outfit choices fall into question is probably more stressful than being told to walk more softly or in another area.

[@chrisrestuccia7640]

Love the time additions😊

[@degreesandmiles]

Arbiter was spot on.. but cut some slack for firoz a too. It was an intense position

[@McNaireXstream]

Why was I waiting on this match review from you so much despite watching it. I may not be addicted to this channel but something keeps me coming back for the "good stuff"

[@merdishakki]

With the pawns like that it really felt like a draw very early even though eval bar was for Firouzas favour before and even after the rook sac.

[@aniruddhamodak1636]

Maybe the French Chess Federation will arrange another tournament for Alireza without any arbiter present. Karma is catching up to him now and it is fully deserved!

[@adityajoshi9104]

The organizers should have just placed a carpet in the area of concern instead of such intrusion.... poor choice

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

The arbiter did a great job of explaining what happened. Unless Firouzja disputes any of the facts it seems that he handled the incident perfectly and Firouzja needs to focus more on his chess and less on getting upset and making excuses.

[@TheCymes]

I work in a factory as an assembly worker, where it is quite noisy, and even without seeing my boss, I know when he entered the hall because he wears elegant shoes like Alireza. It is a characteristic and loud sound. Such shoes often have a very hard sole.

[@adityavs115]

This is a better channel cuz you explain everything on and off board

[@misternewoutlook5437]

The arbiter was right. Firouzja should know that stomping around with careless regard to other players is just not polite. Anyone who has been in a situation where quiet is called for, e.g. a library, knows that stomping or "stompish" noise from your shoes is something you should instinctively be aware of. That said, I really don't like this venue. There are posh hotels or other places in Toronto better suited for class events such as this.

[@raylopez99]

The only place stomping is a loud manner is permissible is at one of those Irish dance performances. A while ago they had performers wearing trashcan lids on their feet to amplify the noise. But in a library or chess competition? That's a bit out of place.

[@TyTimeIsAwesome]

But he wasn't stomping though? It appears he was just walking around normal. I think that's part of the reason he was agitated.

[@misternewoutlook5437]

@@TyTimeIsAwesome Well, Abasov was bothered by it, so...

[@Seyit-Mehmet]

@@misternewoutlook5437well he still wasn’t stomping. It’s just that the floor is not in good shape and his shoes are maybe suboptimal. I think him and the arbitor are both in the right but he didn’t really have a choice as he just wanted to ,,solve“ the problem

[@mohamedmoselhy397]

It is the responsibility of organizers to provide a suitable environment for playing as long as the shoes was already approved.

[@qdlaty23]

Or you can try and not be a cunt to other people around you and not be a nuisance.

[@xChefJesusx]

Really, only people that have been under pressure to perform very well are qualified to answer that question. So there's something called the "flow state" that can be very hard to get into. Others will call this mental state "the zone". When in the zone, you are capable or doing monumental feats that you would normally not have been able to. You can be taken out the zone by the simplest actions though. That's why you see some teams calling time outs in competitive sports to try to disrupt the flow, or momentum, of a game. It's why some dealers at casinos will tell some craps players that get too hot to stop throwing the dice too high, or too low or just differently altogether. So when Alireza was asked to "stop walking so loud" or whatever it was, it didn't even have to be about his walking. It could of been a question or request about anything and that's all you need to take somebody out the flow state because now he's not completely focused on the game. Also, why couldn't that have waited after the game as well? Why during the game? Why not before the game? Delicate situations like these need to be handled appropriately and not in such a cretinous way.

[@TyTimeIsAwesome]

I agree, but I dont' think it could have waited until after the game. There was already a complaint by one of the players. Before the game, Alireza had his shoes approved- I think that's when gets messy. Why should he have to change wardrobe if it was approved? At the very least, I think going forward they will have to implement either harsher wardrobe rules or install carpets.

[@AB-lb8qm]

If shoes are approved and there is no law about how to walk , then that's it. It is not his problem. They were morons to choose this floor and rhey should tKe responsibility not throwing it on others.

[@xChefJesusx]

I was just watching the candidates tournament and Alireza's father was kicked out the hall for whatever reason, and they're also saying it wasn't his shoes making loud noise but it was the style in which he was walking. Keep in mind that it's not only a critical moment in his game but a critical moment in the entire tournament. I just wish we just see 100% chess and no outside interference during games.

[@AB-lb8qm]

@@xChefJesusx If it is not shoes then why this arbiter said bing another shoes tomorrow? Also we have no rules for type of walking. Same people criticizing him for saying Magnus distracted him now say arbiter was right? If the games need to be placedd in separate rooms do it but we cannot say to players how to walk. A nina can walk 100% soundless even with shoes but it is not normal walk.

[@ac4694]

I love how cameras position make it look like Antonio interviewed the ref himself

[@danieln6563]

Agad, I'm enjoying your coverage a ton. Wondering if you could cover more games per round, if that is possible?

[@davidanderson2357]

Alireza is just trying to find an outlet for his frustration in a tournament where he's seriously underperforming.

[@vipulgupta]

While everyone else was preparing for their openings and games, I guess Alireza was busy preparing for which clothes he would wear in which game. And which better tournament to showcase your clothes collection than the candidates!

[@mariuszpudzianowski8400]

He had the same shoes in every round and nobody had a problem with that. Funny coincidence.

[@vipulgupta]

@@mariuszpudzianowski8400 Then we need to find the reason why arbiter hates him so much! Or may be arbiter was just doing his job, but the crybaby parrot was just green with envy today! Who knows what would colour his mind tomorrow.

[@iuven.T]

He didn't reach the top of the top level without working he took Ian out of his preparation and almost beat him but didn't find the right plan, seriously it doesn't take that long to choose your clothes so you're just trolling for nothing, you say he's too interested in his clothes but it's you who makes a big deal out of it every time instead of shutting your f*ing mouth because fashion doesn't interest you anyway

[@user-wf8tj1vv5t]

Gupta … im not comfortable with your back hole can you make it little bigger..

[@vipulgupta]

@@user-wf8tj1vv5t I like the size of back hole of Allah, I have good fun with him

[@grcfalcon]

Since he was walking in the refreshing area, it means that he wasn't over the chessboard thinking. So I think Alireza is overreacting. The arbiter did his job very well. He didn't distract him. Also he stopped making noise while walking afterwards, which means that the complaint was valid.

[@willywonka6487]

the players are definitely thinking while in the refreshment area. these players can remember and visualize the board very well

[@grcfalcon]

@@willywonka6487 Agreed. But the arbiter said that he waited for Alireza to look at him. So he invited the interruption.

[@kirillzakharov7336]

Regarding the Alireza-Chief Arbiter situation, obviously not the best timing, but the chief arbiter approached it as well as it could have been in the present moment. Sucks for Alireza, but maybe this will prevent a more serious issue down the road. For example, imagine that happened in Round 14, that would have been much worse.

[@arrowghost]

I do wear the same boots like Alireza's at work and at dates, they do make noise on hard floors like not just wood, but on ceramic as well. They look more formal than my sports shoes which they're softer & quieter. And yes, more carpeting is needed for anywhere whenever the players go. Abasov isn't having a great tournament and he is wanting to do his best with minimal distraction. No one is to blame here, it's a rare accident and every GMs in the hall & behind the screens will take note on this incident in future tournaments to learn and improve.

[@dan_polyuha]

It's sad watching Alireza's shift into particular set of players including Niemann, Inarkiev and so on. One could think that what he did before the candidates to Wesley was because of sheer and more or less honest desire to play, but now everything's clear.

[@EvanPederson]

"As you should in every game." 😆

[@antoniobacic5674]

Alireza might be right that the arbiter’s action distracted him, but the arbiter‘s action seems to be perfectly justified, because both he (the arbiter) and a player (Abusatov) were disturbed by the noise Alireza was making by walking indiscreetly, before he corrected the way he walked. He should make sure not to cause annoyance to other players and arbiter, which he accidentally failed to do, so it’s his responsibility, the arbiter did the right thing, it seems.

[@tomatoisnotafruit5670]

Did not distract him, the arbiter talked to him in the refreshment area not while he was at the board making a move, and also the artiber didn't even interrupt him in the refreshment area and waited for Alireza to acknowledge him first, so yeah definitely there was no distraction ,Alireza is just a whiny baby whining cause he is not performing well.

[@KennedyMister95]

Hearing the chief arbiter explain also how he approached Alireza in order to avoid any abrudt interruption of his flow of thought shows how considerate he is about every single chess player. Even though he has the responsability to follow up a complaint from another player he also wants to do it in a way least harmful as possible to Alireza too

[@xethnyrrow]

Alireza is obviously on tilt here is why he made a spectacle of this. Carpet does seem like a good, standard idea when the dress code calls for or allows formal shoes though.

[@sunburn74]

honestly I'm not sure why they are walking around as opposed to just chilling in the lounge.

[@RagingPoo]

The arbiter seemed reasonable. Also in the game I'm glad I saw the pawn move blocking in the bishop. :)

[@duneharv]

A very interesting game indeed. As for the case with the footfalls and the chief arbiter, without any firsthand knowledge who could be in the wrong; in my opinion as a professional you should be prepared to take criticism impeded. Everyone involved in professional sports deals with criticism and most don´t let it affect their performance negatively.

[@BtotheC-bj9vz]

Dunno what I love more: 1. King walk to the other side of the board… mid-game 2. Stomping refreshment walk that disturbs players… mid-game

[@eenayeah]

"Wahhhh, adult made me walk quieter for the better concentration of other players, wahhh, man evil, now I can't play 😭😭😠😠" That's what he sounds like.

[@James-vc1kc]

as much as i agree with the arbiter i find it hilarious how serious this shoe complaint is being taken, chess drama never fails to deliver

[@fredflint3998]

The chief arbiter is such a decent man, it’s hard to find any fault in his conduct. How can you be angry with a guy like that?

[@sparkplug1018]

I think the arbiter handled the situation very well. Received a complaint, observed and offered suggestions to solve the problem. What is interesting to me though is how nervous the arbiter seemed to be. Was it because he was being interviewed, feared some kind of reprisal from Alireza, or as he mentioned his posturing actually shook him?

[@javierelvir7263]

First the clock malfunction and now the wardrobe malfunction. Lol this are stacked up against Ian.

[@mac-pan]

Of course Alireza has a heavy walk, look at his usual footware from 2:20 on in the video titled "Magnus Carlsen arrives in an upbeat mood for a must-win game | Freestyle Chess 2024".. 🙃 (ps:. for some reason I am not able to paste links)

[@jessejordache1869]

I had Anand's idea. Same reason. Matter fact, I assumed Alireza would do it and was wondering how he managed to lose (assuming he did -- i haven't reached the end of the video yet, but the thing with the shoes implies a complaint, which implies a loss). Maybe Alireza was looking too hard for a win and didn't see the possible activity on the Queenside? Nah -- if I can see it, he can see it. Game 10 of Carlsen -- Karjakin where I saw the "obvious" draw, flipped my computer off only to learn the next day that Carlsen had won ("how????") is not going to repeat itself. Maybe the shoe thing is true. Because the game after g6 is really not hard to calculate: Black is tied up, White's target is obvious, he's got all the time in the world to set it up perfectly, so it calculates more like an endgame position: you just move the pieces in your head to their eventual targets, and then look at what happens after the breakthrough on the queenside. Bad arbiter!

[@vaishnoo1168]

He is in fault for wearing those heavy shoes. Arbitrator just doing his job

[@soxnation1000]

Anand's idea seems genius. Can see why he's the world champ.

[@chintandoshi2291]

Typical arrogance of fashion enthusiasts when someone even points a minor issue with any of their piece of clothing. I'm pretty sure if the arbiter had suggested to walk more softly than suggesting changing of shoes, he wouldn't have been this offended.

[@satyamevajayate1138]

Also reza could open his shop n walk , will not create any noise....

[@GekkeToine]

I understand Alireza here. The comment "maybe bring softer shoes tomorrow" was not urgent and could be made after the game. Yes, he changed his steps after this and that actually confirms that he now was more busy with the way he was walking than with playing chess. How about you just carpet the bloody walking area?

[@SuperSaniyat]

They should add more carpets, and Anand's idea was a nice one...!

[@ritwikghosh7743]

Nijat may be the weakest in this tournament, but that doesn't mean he hasn't got the right to complain against such a disturbance. Not to forget the great Bobby Fischer had the World Championship match against Spassky shifted to a Ping Pong Ball room bcoz he was distracted by the sound of a CAMERA.

[@cattycats4]

The arbiters response was clear but also ridiculous, he even talks about extra carpeting at the end (an actual solution) after trying to justify distracting a player mid game despite there being creaky floors and despite Alirezas shoes being approved. You talk to the player about it AFTER the game or you disqualify them for making unnecessary noise/unsportsmanlike conduct. If the floor is too loud it is not because of the player it is because of a poor choice of venue/no carpeting. These things shouldve been solved before any of the games have started and to ask Alireza mid game to adjust the way he walks because of a complaint is unprofessional.

[@ramjimeher6272]

Thanks ❤

[@user-zw8pm5df1s]

g6 by white in the hypothetical line would actually be such an Alphazero move. It would be like the immortal zugzwang game Alpha played against Stockfish

[@subramanianrs318]

The arbiter seems to have been reasonable in the way he handled the incident. Alireza seems to have vented out his frustration of not having a good tournament on the arbiter ⁉️

[@_madr]

The arbiter should had left the issue till end of the game. The arbiter only mentioned the issue since Abasov complained. An arbiter shouldn't react to such issue when it's raised by another player. Anyhow, this is my opinion.

[@xxxhristopher]

What does it mean to represent fide?

[@Elsim]

How hard is it to consider the type of flooring before the tournament and lay down carpet or a rug? Seems like an easy thing to anticipate if you know the players will want a quiet environment. Definitely an oversight by Fide or the venue organizers.

[@TheMarksT]

Quite a battle, on and off the board! Off, not intended. it's just the way it is. Any distraction...

[@willywonka6487]

If the shoes were fide approved its a problem that needs to be taken up with them and not during the game

[@Stupidiusity]

#suggestion it would be really nice if you could cover a couple of the women's candidates tournament as well! It's happening at the same time and in the same location as the men's, yet we are barely hearing anything about it. But I bet there are beautiful games on the other side of the battlefield as well 😎

[@Stupidiusity]

*a couple of games from the women's candidates, sorry my sentence is missing a few words there hahaha

[@artemkanailov7941]

I saw the arbiter interveining into several games when players tried to announce a draw, and once even forced Lagno to make a 40th move before drawing the game. Who would have thought that this bold in all ways person could be such a great guy! I think he's the chillest person on this event, despite doing the most nervious job...and Alireza is just being childish, which is completely normal - he is a child after all, despite all the awesome looks. I am sure that at a certain moment he just treated that remark as an insult towards his style and apparel - something he may be considering as important as chess.

[@zoranvucenovic3824]

That was an intelligent answer... He thought he was merely doing his job trying to resolve a player complaint. What made the situation complicated is that Alireza stated that the shoes were "approved". How can the arbiter verify that the shoes were approved? If the shoes were "approved" then the complaint should have been refuted by the arbiter using policy. Player, "Excuse me, those SHOES are loud!" Arbiter, "Those shoes have been approved...After the tournament you may file a complaint against policy..." If the shoes were not approved...well... The arbiter may return to the player that issued the complaint... Arbiter, "Yes. The shoes are unapproved...Do you want to press the issue? Yes or no?..." This^ way the arbiter shifts the "focus" off of himself to the "player" pressing policy against another player... If no, the Arbiter will conclude with, "...you still hold the right to file a complaint after the tournament is over." If yes, Alireza would be politely asked to remove his shoes...Compliments of said player... In a complicated situation, if there is a refusal to remove the shoes... Arbiter, "...are you sure? A policy infraction may result in a prize award reduction..." Infractions against policy may result in: - Prize award reduction penalty against the player - Filed policy infraction report ( ...not filed against the player; Filed against policy. ) - Possible Policy Adjustments ( ...to prevent complications like this from happening in the future... ) I believe this^ may cover it :) Thanks for reading! :D Maybe I might get a job now :)

[@danieln6563]

Nice reasoning and thought process.

[@d4slaimless]

And then Abasov would complain that not only Alireza distracted him, but also arbiter, who, instead of taking action against offending player did choose to bug the one who made complaint.

[@aminsarabi5508]

dear arbiter, having an limited old building is your problem, there are many better countries to host the the tournament, first the visa problems and now having an old building. if you cant host then don't ask for it, nobody complained in Madrid, nobody had visa problems in Madrid.

[@jaswantnama6877]

Alireza is a cry baby. He always has issues with arbiters and organisers. I think the arbiter handled it very well

[@Dieselboater582]

Totally concur! Whiner looking for a distracting excuse, IMHO. Don’t be a d’ck…

[@alisterzarkar7163]

Anand's idea is easier said than done. It will open up counter play for black. That kind of thing usually backfires. Especially when you have squeaky shoes.

[@sealand000]

Organizers' oversight for requiring what I assume are leather soles and for not installing thick carpeting

[@tomatoisnotafruit5670]

it's not an oversight, it's just diva behavior by Alireza, he always find something to complain about when he is not having a good tournament.

[@parchant74]

Sad think...and according to the arbiter's speach i cannot shake out the feeling, that it was not unintentional. AF is just 0,5 p ahead of Abasov and so far it looks like, it will be battle to avoid last place between those two. In combination with the way AF quolified and some other rumors, it does not throw him into good light....

[@LaNfinity]

I don't believe any words from the arbiter, it looks like that they always trying to kick the smallest dog. Some years ago, Alireza and his opponent had to stand up and move their game from one desk to another... (try to do this with Magnus...) Also, an arbiter cannot cause any uncomfortability to any players, he is just there to judge if a question raises. Period.

[@omeee]

Twitter is the best place to tell a story onesidedly and abuse popularity. Alireza isn't coming across as a decent guy and these stories will cement it.

[@TyTimeIsAwesome]

Agree that Twitter is trash, but I wouldn't say that about Alireza. I think he just let his emotion get the best of him, and seeing as how he's already tilted in this tournament- I can see how it ended up effecting him over all.

[@youarenotthisbody6017]

Twitter is "trash" because of users like Alireza.

[@j.prt.979]

@@TyTimeIsAwesomeSo he’s emotionally immature and acting, as OP said, indecently because of it. That’s worth calling out in hopes that he changes his behavior.

[@TyTimeIsAwesome]

@@j.prt.979 He definitely shouldn't have gone to Twitter, or at the very least let his emotions cool down first. There's a side to be had that he was treated unfairly, so him calling out the arbitor had to be done. He just went the wrong way about it.

[@intercalz]

While I like Pragg and I am rooting for him and a few others, his playing with the chair can be a bit distracting for his opponents. Hopefully it does not become an issue. At this level something like squeaky shoes can upset the concentration of players and Arbiter is doing the right thing. I guess informing ahead of the game may be better but then players arrive just before the game which may not surface the issue.

[@dhama5804]

Arbiter doing his job, much respect. Why would one organize a high stakes Chess tournament without respect to sound? "Creaky floors".

[@eljanrimsa5843]

The chief arbiter acknowledging that Firouzja made a complaint to the chief arbiter, him, and wondering whether he made a complaint, doesn't speak for the arbiter.

[@eonlight89]

8:33 What does it mean when they say, "Time control has been reached" ?

[@sumitpatel9856]

Players get extra 30 mins after 40moves are played

[@RazorStrap]

If he hasn't learned by this age to walk softly and carry a big rook and has to be called out on it. Well, that's on him. Heavy foot falls on a wood structure floor can be very distracting and annoying. Heavy carpeting may provide a little help. But the main issue is the wood structure of the floor. Solid floor of concrete won't reverberate. Just for a prank he should show up one day carrying a 4-foot rook and wearing moccasins. (nerf rook so no one gets hurt or claims it to be a weapon) Then of course change into the official shoes to participate in the match. And present the nerf root and moccasins to the arbiter and the one who complained. All with a pleasant lighthearted attitude of course.

[@maplegreen6900]

In my opinion arbiter is right all he did was based on Codes , Alireza made a big mistake when he decided to exchange his night with Nepos bishop , now a days players don't play positional chess specially alireza , when there is a huge blocked by pawns knight is superior to bishop.

[@user-gk6ym2re2r]

Oh those stompish Gucci's

[@hereiamdgame]

If any one is wondering which player complained to Arbiter :- Nijat abasov was the player who complained to arbiter for the noise of Alireza shoes.

[@Poochadragon123]

12:54 why not kh1 preparing g7? If black rg8, white can play bh6

[@danieln6563]

He shoud have borrowed Magnus' opponents watch, then we could have some real fireworks 😅

[@Robert-Italy]

I have also noticed several of the players swiveling their chair back and forth during their opponent's turn. I think that would bother me quite a bit.

[@farhadahmad5840]

"Softer walking after a soundful walk"...yeah that's more like Firouzja Gambit!!