Ashwin Jayaram

Grandmaster in chess. Equity Research Quant.
I am on twitter to follow interesting people and see what they have to say.

[Vasif Durarbayli @durarbayli]

I don't know any professional who doesn't use ChessBase. I also don't know any professional who doesn't have complaints about it.

I use ChessBase. Spent at least $500 and would have spent more if the features they promised actually worked. I remember when they introduced the cloud database function. I immediately upgraded, so my second and I could simultaneously add variations without sending each other PGNs.

Guess what? When he analyzed it, I couldn't see it. When I did, he couldn't. I complained. No fix. We went back to sending PGNs.

I didn't learn my lesson. I upgraded again when they introduced mining opening variations. Guess what? Didn't work properly either. Haven't upgraded since.

It's incomprehensible to me. You have complete market domination where even unhappy customers like me can't leave, and you don't innovate? How is there still no MacBook version? Maybe now that they've been sold, this will change.

Anyhow, the moral of the story: this frustration made me incredibly happy when we were polishing ChessEver Desktop. I was finally able to create the analysis board I actually wanted.

It may sound like nothing, but dark mode, no clutter, clean interface. That matters. We're releasing the Beta version for subscribers on May 22.

[Vasif Durarbayli @durarbayli]

I Out-Prepared a GM in Just 20 Minutes

[Vasif Durarbayli @durarbayli]

Our goal is to make following chess as easy as possible. Anything that improves the experience will be added.
This update introduces numerous new features to enhance the user experience. We release a new version almost every week. Keep your app updated and let us know your thoughts. You can now send feedback directly in the app.

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

@GMJacobAagaard @chesseverapp 😀

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

@imchloechu Somehow figured it out!

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

@thechessnerd Is that number correct? Only 142 GM’s have ever touched 2700?

[ChessEver @chesseverapp]

New Beta just in time for World Cup Round 4! Easier round navigation and cleaner results view.

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

@GMAlexColovic @ChessBase @chesseverapp 😀

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

I’m at a loss for words.
Danya was a very kind person whom everyone loved.
He will be deeply missed.

[Charlotte Chess Center @CLTchesscenter]

The Naroditsky family shares the sad news of Daniel’s unexpected passing. Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and beloved member of the chess community. We ask for privacy as the family grieves.

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

@DaysofNHS They spend 16 billion pounds a month on the NHS? 😳

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

@RichardHanania

[Zack Schrieber @zschrieber]

JohnOliver’s rants seem really smart and well thought-out until he does a segment on something you know a lot about; the jokes are then far less funny and he sounds like a moron

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

@JoeBrunoWSOC9

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

@Sharrison_WFAE In my case, it was because I had no idea there was an election!

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

@chessbox2 Thanks!

[mrpenguin666 @BBorgone]

@CaesarianHoxha Poli sci is like if winning a shower argument in your head was a major

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

@nigelshortchess The problem with removing the stalemate rule is that the position- W:Kf4,h4 B:Kf6,h5 with Black to play is now losing! (Unless that’s the point)

[Bam²⁵ @The25thNigga]

I Love Naruto but this got me crying 😭😭

[Kate Hyde @KateHydeNY]

“We passed the Free Soda For All Act!!!”

“Awesome! When do we get our free soda?”

“Free soda? The bill makes owning a dog illegal.”

[Ashwin Jayaram @Ashwin148]

Still more interesting than golf or baseball