D Gukesh is off to a fiery start. In the 2nd round of Tepe Sigeman and Co Tournament, the India no.2 played a brilliant game with the White pieces to defeat the top German GM Vincent Keymer! This 35-move victory can be considered a model game in the Ruy Lopez.
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"I thought if I lost the match, I'd retire from chess. But things went differently, the other direction. Life is so strange. Two different ways, and in the end it was all decided in the last minute."
Big interview with Ding Liren on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/STfyf4cIUC
Ding Liren is the 2023 FIDE World Champion! 🏆♟️👏
Ding prevailed over Ian Nepomniachtchi in the last rapid tie-break game of one of the most exciting and dramatic matches in chess history. #NepoDing
Happy Friday! When something feels “off” it is. Trust your instincts, they are most likely created from experience your conscious self has forgotten but your subconscious self never will.
Smile everyday for what's worth.
You've earned it and deserve it.
Take in the beauty of all around you and allow the joy of it to cover you in it's warmth.
Have a lovely weekend.
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Ding Liren equalised the score with a well-played win in game 4 of the FIDE World Championship match. #NepoDing
Read the recap: https://t.co/LHKKMQhLeA
📷: Stev Bonhage
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Tip → Outsource tasks that can be done at a lower cost, allowing you to focus on higher-value activities or spend more time with your family.
9. Consistency is key.
Look, there will be days that don’t workout as planned but don’t let this ruin your overall plan.
Get back in the game and bring the victory home.
7. Look after yourself
Strong mental and physical health will aid in your battle to destroy a lack of self discipline.
Develop a positive self talk process as well as making sure you eat well and exercise on a regular basis.
Movement will help clear your mind.
4. Build habits.
Habits make life 10x easier. The more you have to think about what you’re doing the greater chance that your mind will start to wonder.
Systems and habits remove the guessing and give you a clear step by step process to follow.
2. Establish a clear plan.
You may know what it is you want but if you don’t know how to achieve it, the chances are, you will fail.
Outline a plan that breaks down each individual step you will need to attain your goal. Small steps lead to big changes.
Lessons from the game by Neil Strauss:
•People are attracted to confidence
•Emotions are contagious
•People want what they can’t have
•The power of social proof
•Body language speaks louder than words