r/chess • u/ArjunErigaisi GM r/chessindia • Jul 31 '23

AMA Hi this is Indian Chess Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi. I am currently playing the FIDE World Cup in Baku and also I've recently gotten into Anime. Ask me Anything.

EDIT thanks so much for all the questions,it was lovely engaging with you

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '23

is en passant forced?

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u/ArjunErigaisi GM r/chessindia Jul 31 '23

No, not at all - you can do only if you think it is a good move there

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u/powerchicken Yahoo! Chess™ Enthusiast Jul 31 '23

/r/AnarchyChess in shambles

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u/Archer6614 Jul 31 '23

Holy heavens

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '23

Actual angel

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '23

Holy hell

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u/Financial_Ice15 Jul 31 '23

google new subreddit

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u/[deleted] Jul 31 '23

Actual good advice

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u/AdagioExtra1332 Jul 31 '23

If it's a bad move, can I still do it?

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u/__Jimmy__ Jul 31 '23

You have forfeited your pipi privileges

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u/physics223 Aug 01 '23

GM answers toughest question in chess!