Ravi Varadhan

Associate Professor of Biomathematics, Johns Hopkins University

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

@LevAronian Dear Lev, let not this candidates results bother you much. You are too great of a player to be defined by a single tournament. Always wishing the very best for you!

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

@rdpeng Thank you, Roger.

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

@johnsonll @AlyssaJoy71 Thank you, Laura.

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

Just published two papers on a novel statistical approach for enhancing the generalizability of randomized clinical trials. Contact me for reprints.

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@TelegraphChess
Here is a novel scoring strategy to consider for future super GM events:
win=2, loss=1, draw=0 pts.
Players have more to lose by drawing than by losing! This will incentivize them to fight for a decisive results.

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@Kasparov63
Here is a novel scoring system to incentivize fighting/decisive chess in superGM games:
win=2, loss=1, draw=0 pts.
The players have more to lose by drawing than by losing, hence they will fight for a win!

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

@london_chess
Here is a novel scoring strategy to incentivize fighting/decisive chess:
win=2, loss=1, draw=0 pts.
Players have more to lose by drawing than by losing!

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

Here is a novel scoring strategy for incentivizing fighting/decisive chess:
Win=2; loss=1; draw=0 pts.
Players have more to lose by drawing than by losing!

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

@MarkTWIC Anand plays well with Knights on the board. Carlsen exchanged Anand's knights in many games. This may be the key in rematch!

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

#Candidates2014 I am worried about Anand's chances. Why did he play so passively?

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#Candidates2014 To GM Nielsen, why did you not work with GM Anand for the match against Carlsen? You were his good-luck charm!

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

@Kasparov63 Great article in the TImes on Carlsen-Anand. The punchline was exemplary. I wish you the best in the FIDE elections.

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

@vishy64theking I am a Professor at Johns Hopkins U, Baltimore, USA. I am an ardent supporter. I wish you the very best going forward.

[Ravi Varadhan @Tyche63]

@SusanPolgar @FWCM2013 Lovely sentiments, Susan! Anand has been a hero and role model to me for many years. It hurts deeply to see him lose.

[Susan Polgar @SusanPolgar]

My heart aches for Vishy, my long time friend, a champion & a gentleman. I hope he can forget it and focus on next game @FWCM2013 #FWCM2013

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@GMJuditPolgar Hi Judith, A huge fan of yours. Good luck to you at the European cup. Any comments on Anand's dramatic collapse?

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@GMHikaru Anand is one of weakest endgame players among top 100. It is a master stroke by Magnus to attack him at this weakest point. Agree?

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@MarkTWIC Vishe is one of the weakest endgame players among the top 100. It's a great strategy by Magnus to keep attacking him there.

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@SusanPolgar Vishy's weakest element has always been these technical endgames. Magnus' team has identified and exploited his weak spot!

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#FWCM2013 Hi, If Carlsen does become the champion, do you see anyone else dethroning him over the next decade or so?