tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011690536420808420.post190932004625323566..comments2024-02-20T07:50:13.558+01:00Comments on Chess960 (FRC): Chess960 Simuls @ MainzMark Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10101044127493771263noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011690536420808420.post-82045229316907884742017-07-20T05:32:09.179+02:002017-07-20T05:32:09.179+02:00Simultaneous blindfolded Chess960. What an achieve...Simultaneous blindfolded Chess960. What an achievement by GM Timur Gareyev!<br /><br />"The simul began with beginners being taught how blindfold Chess 960 Blitz works. Bursts of applause demonstrated the enthusiasm of the 25 spectators after each 5 minute game. What’s more, Timur encouraged players to try it blindfolded themselves. As each of the ten simul player prepared their board by randomizing their back ranks, Timur spent an hour memorizing the starting positions and having players take turns trying to memorize the starting position of their own boards. Timur was adorned with a crown of flowers to honor his “blindfold king” status and then began making his way around each board in his mind. Timur slowly pedaled a stationary bike to help keep his focus and gradually sped up his play as the afternoon progressed. He spent 3 ½ hours playing and pedalling! In one game against Dave Zaklan, GM Timur demonstrated his excellent memory by replaying the whole game verbally to double-check a position…twice!"<br /><br />https://new.uschess.org/news/blindfold-idaho-feel-sorry-missed/HarryOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971894954907592580noreply@blogger.com