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1. Weekly Discussion & Tournament Thread Index - October 06, 2025 [Mod Applications Welcome]

   r/chess Weekly Discussion Thread

   You are welcome to ask here all kinds of chess-related questions that don't warrant their own post. You can also discuss or ask questions about upcoming tournaments that don't have their own thread yet.

   Moderation

   OPEN CALL for new moderators! Interested in: creating event posts, hosting AMAs, making sure only the finest queen sacrifice puzzles make the front page? Apply Now!

   Event Threads

   Interested in making threads for tournaments, but don't know where to start? Our Event Template page is a great way to get the basic layout.

   An alternative would be to start a subthread directly in the weekly thread.

   Announcements

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2. Clutch Chess: The Legends Discussion Post

   Mods forgot to make one.

   Vishy Anand vs Gary Chess 2 rapid and 2 blitz every day.

   Links

   https://www.chess.com/events/2025-saint-louis-clutch-chess-legends

   https://saintlouischessclub.org/event/2025-clutch-chess-the-legends/

   https://lichess.org/broadcast/clutch-chess-the-legends/utgIPHpi

   submitted by /u/dant3s [link] [comments]

3. Vishy completely forgets about his clock and flags in a better position!

   submitted by /u/Necessary_Pattern850 [link] [comments]

4. Garry Kasparov beats Vishy Anand 3rd time in Clutch Chess to get 5-1 lead on him.

   Old man still got it! submitted by /u/Dazzling-Earth9528 [link] [comments]

5. Playing Young Prodigies In Tournaments Is Not Good For Your Health

   submitted by /u/edwinkorir [link] [comments]

6. Nihal Sarin beats Faustino Oro 8.5-3.5 in their best of 12 matchup in 3+0 blitz!

   submitted by /u/Necessary_Pattern850 [link] [comments]