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The kinds of top chess players that participate in the supertournaments we're talking about are extremely serious about every game, even if they have no chances
by apetresc 13y ago
The kinds of top chess players that participate in the supertournaments we're talking about are extremely serious about every game, even if they have no chances in the tournament. Their ELO rating is equally affected by every game in the tournament, and their ELO often determines which tournaments they'll be invited to next.
Their personal 'career records' against other players in the field are also very hotly-contested. Nobody in the top 20 would give up a win or a draw against anyone else in the top 20 without a very serious fight.
- bluecalm 13y agoIt's very difficult to remain serious for 18 rounds when you play last 12 with no hopes for anything. It's not even about being serious. You will have less motivation for preparation, you may be willing to gamble more etc. once your chances are gone. Those soft forms of not caring that much matter and in my opinion they are human nature - it's difficult to put 100% of effort if you already lost.