Fionn @Fionn_Chess

Chess Player from Southampton, UK. #chesspunks, Southampton Chess Club B Team Player, FODonovan on lichess. lichess.org/@/FODonovan Southampton Joined February 2024

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

17 minutes ago

What Gukesh's critics overlook is that he's a streaky player. I also said this before he won the Candidates. He's inconsistent, but on his hot streaks, he tends to blow everyone away. At his peak level, I don't think he's an underdog against anyone apart from Magnus

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

a hour ago

Erdogmus in the Candidates would be spectacular.

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 weeks ago

"I don't respect the tournament, but I don't want cheating to fester in it" is a 100% coherent and reasonable view from @FabianoCaruana on TT. Cheating is an existential threat and we need harsh anti-cheating measures everywhere - for all our sakes!

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

2 months ago

I have a reputation for taking long thinks in board games generally, and unfortunately this extends to chess. Comparisons with Grischuk's time management have been made. Some opponents aged 12 or under have politely reminded me that it is my move during games.

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2 months ago

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

2 months ago

White to play and not (immediately) lose. If you can figure out the correct evaluation of the critical line, I'll be very impressed! #chesspunks

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 months ago

I scored 4/6 in a 15+10 OTB rapid tournament today (u1800 section). Started with 4/4 and beat the #1 seed, but unfortunately got outplayed in the final rounds by 2 excellent players! #chesspunks

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 months ago

It's unbelievable that Erdogmus is 2626 at only 14 years old. When is it time to start talking about him as a possible world championship contender?

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 months ago

Hi #chesspunks, on Sunday I have a 6-round rapid tournament (15+10). I haven't played an OTB rapid tournament for over 5 years. Do you have any advice (about e.g. preparing, what to do on the day, or chess process)?

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 months ago

First win against a 2200+ in rapid on @lichess✅ Reached a peak rapid rating of 2191✅ Played a nice exchange sac ✅ The last 3 months has probably seen the best chess I've ever played! #chesspunks

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 months ago

I achieved a new milestone today: 2000 rapid on chesscom! #chesspunks

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 months ago

"Classical chess is dead" aged like milk Norway Chess 2025 - the greatest tournament so far this century?!

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 months ago

Why has Gukesh gotten a -1 position in almost every single early middlegame in this tournament? Do his openings suck or something!?

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 months ago

Fabi can still win!!! Go Fabi!

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 months ago

At this point, becoming a Gukesh fan is almost morally obligatory. He is not being given the respect he deserves by the chess establishment, so ordinary fans should compensate him!

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Fionn @Fionn_Chess

3 months ago

1) Tess was right about this all along. 2) Her concerns have, indeed, generally been dismissed with ad hominem or emotional reactions rather than reasoning. A bit of context on the Barstool stuff (which I was missing until this morning): iris.virginia.edu/5-things-you-s…