An hour before tipoff of Game 2 between the Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Monday, backup Sixers guard Buddy Hield is sitting at his locker.

Hield didnt want to speak to the media not while he was preparing for the second of a seven-game first-round playoff series. But he said one word while hunched over, holding a bunch of socks in one hand and his phone in the other, eyes peeled on the projected displaying film on the opponent he was about to face.

Adjust.

The playoffs are all about adjustments.

The right adjustment can swing an entire series in a teams favor, regardless of a perceived talent discrepancy between the two squads.

The wrong adjustment? Well, the wrong adjustment can send a team into a spiral. The wrong adjustment could cost a team a series, a head coach his job.

Adjustments will be abundant in a chess match between two teams with injured stars and high playoff hopes.

The Knicks are on this playoff run without Julius Randle, a three-time All-Star who suffered a season-ending dislocated right shoulder in January.

And for the 76ers, both All-Stars Joel Embiid (meniscus) and Tyrese Maxey (ill) were questionable and listed as game-time decisions before both decided to play through the adversity in Game 2.

I mean listen: I think that you get into the series after Game 1 for sure, said Sixers head coach Nick Nurse. You see a lot of the things that are happening. You can only guess what the coverages will be, what the matchups are gonna be, and all that kind of stuff. So you certainly have a lot of information going into the next game about where youre gonna move your pieces, if theres any matchups you want to change, any schemes you want to change, all that kind of stuff.

You just kind of move the guesses to some more of the factual information youve been presented, and then see how that affects what youre gonna do the next game.

Isaiah Hartenstein, too, is at his locker, a 90-second stroll from where Hield uttered the word adjust.

Hartenstein laughs. This is a question for the head coach, not for the player.

The playoffs are not just about adjustments, but also anticipation: Can you anticipate what the opposing coach is going to do and have a plan of attack ready for it?

For head coach Tom Thibodeau, much of the work leading into this series had been done long before the Knicks knew the victor between the Play-In Tournament matchup between the 76ers and Miami Heat on Wednesday.

As the Sixers and Heat battled for the right to play the Knicks in the first round, Thibodeaus staff spent time finding similarities between the two potential opponents in order to gain a head start for Game 1.

You do it all year long, so you dont have to adjust, Thibodeau said ahead of tipoff on Monday. So, same thing you do with your preparation, you dont change. You analyze the game that you, the things you did well, the things you have to improve upon and get ready for the next one.

Under Thibodeau, the Knicks have their foundational principles: They want to defend hard, shoot a ton of threes, crash the glass and protect the ball. If they do these four things, they believe they can sustain both a poor shooting night of their own or a furious opponent-scoring run.

We come in, we watch film. We have our principles of how we play, Hartenstein said pregame. An adjustment is always going to be made, but at the end of the day, weve got to stick to our principles and just kind of getter better as a team at what we want to do.

Game 1 gave both teams plenty of adjustments to make moving forward.

The Knicks, for example, couldnt stop Tyrese Maxey, who put his superior speed on display to the tune of 33 points in Game 1.

The Sixers found success defending Jalen Brunson, who shot just 8-of-26 from the field for 22 points but to do so, they helped off of Josh Hart, who hit four threes, including a trio of treys in the fourth quarter to help put the Sixers away late.

The Knicks also got some help from Deuce McBride, Bojan Bogdanovic and Mitchell Robinson, who combined to score 42 points off the bench in Game 1, while the Sixers got little else from players not named Embiid and Maxey.

Hield didnt score at all in Game 1 and missed each of the two shots he took in 11 minutes off the bench for the Sixers. The Sixers picked him up specifically for a scoring punch off the bench in a playoff matchup like this one.

Its why hes muttering one word at his locker adjust and why every series has unforeseen twists and turns, regardless of whos suiting up on a given night.

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Chess Club meets today at Erie Community Library.

Third-Fifth Chess Club:4 p.m. Monday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Third through fifth graders are invited to play chess at the library. No experience is needed to register. Free,highplains.libcal.com.

Job Seekers Club: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. A job seekers club is an informal networking group of people who are engaged in the process of job searching and people who are interested in discussing the current workforce landscape and other employment-related topics. Free, 888-861-7323, highplains.libcal.com.

Open mic at Bootstrap Brewing: 6 p.m. Monday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Play a tune on stage and nab a free beer. Performers can sign up to play starting at 5:30 p.m. Holler at dennis.m.driscoll@comcast.net for questions. 303-652-4186, bootstrapbrewing.com.

Teen Finer Arts Club:4 p.m. Tuesday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Sixth-12th graders can join for a monthly Finer Arts Club where theyll explore different art forms and projects. Supplies and instructions will be provided for each project. This month, participants will make resin gummy bears and initial keychains.longmontcolorado.gov.

Mug Magic for Teens: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Make a customized mug using sublimation technology. Create a professional looking mug to keep or give as a gift for a friend or loved one. Choose from one of many designs, and create a special one-of-a-kind treasure.longmontcolorado.gov.

Passing Hats: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Passing Hats has been making hats and giving them to cancer patients since March of 2011. The group knits, crochets, looms and sews hats, and everything is provided. Beginners are welcome, club members can help teach newcomers how to start off looming a hat. Free, 888-861-7323, highplains.libcal.com.

Procrastiknitting Teen Fiber Club: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Join Procrastiknitting Teen Fiber Club to create and hang out with other teens. No instruction or specific project provided. A small selection of tools and yarn will be available, or participants can bring their own projects to work on.longmontcolorado.gov.

Family Book Club: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. This is a book club geared towards school age children ages 7-11 and their grownups. Free, highplains.libcal.com.

Art & Sip: 4 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Inspired by photographs of rock formations in the current exhibit Picturing the West, participants will paint some grand and dramatic rocky peaks in acrylic on canvas. $40, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.

R at Bootstrap Brewing: 6 p.m. Thursday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Power Of R band, also known as R, delivers a blend of timeless blues and early rock music, featuring iconic artists like Little Walter, Elvis and Chuck Berry, along with covers of classics from ZZ Top, Van Morrison and Dave Mason. The group also brings its own original compositions and enjoyable jam sessions that take listeners back to their youthful days.bootstrapbrewing.com.

Daniel Vigil at 300 Suns Brewing: 6 p.m. Thursday, 300 Suns Brewing, 335 First Ave., Unit C, Longmont. Singer-songwriter Daniel Vigil performs a mix of originals and covers in a rootsy Americana style.720-442-8292, 300sunsbrewing.com.

Foxfeather at Longmont Museum: 7 p.m. Thursday, Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Led by the dynamic duo of Carly Smith and Laura Stratton, rooted in powerful lyrics and bolstered by strong blues-rock instrumentals, this sultry alt-Americana bands unique sound has been captivating audiences since 2013. Songwriters Carly Ricks Smith and Laura Paige Stratton met in high school, connecting over their shared love of music. The pair began writing together in 2005 and have been creating material and leading their band for the past seven years. Foxfeather is extremely proud of being an advocate of women in art and in business and strives to motivate and empower other women and allies through song. The band is a local staple in the Front Range and also tours nationally. $12-$18,longmontcolorado.gov.

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A Nigerian chess master has hunkered down in Times Square as he tries to break the Guinness world Record for the longest chess match. FOX 5 NY's Chris Welch has the story.

NEW YORK - On a modest folding table tucked under scaffolding in Times Square, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya is embarking on a move that will test his stamina.

Hes trying to break the world record for the longest continuous chess marathon.

"We started yesterday, and its been like 26 hours so far," said Omoteyo Jacob, a volunteer on Onakoyas support team.

The previous record is 56 hours and 9 minutes. But Onakoya told FOX 5 NY he wants to break that and then some: hes aiming for 60 hours.That means he must continue playing until about 11:30 Friday night.

"Its cold outside in New York right now," said onlooker and native Nigerian Mary McAnthony, whos visiting from Dallas. "Sofor him to be doing this is amazing. This is a lot of dedication, determination, and hard work."

"Chess is an equalizer."

But hes not doing this for himself.

Tunde is co-founder of two nonprofits: Chess in Slums Africa and the New York-based The Gift of Chess.

"We have a vision to give the gift of chess to a million children across Africa," Onakoya said.

"Just setting up a chess center is a very practical way to involve them, and its given them a beginning of an education, where they can learn to become thinkers," Onakoya added. "And that is the best way we can empower anyone -- by showing them their own potential."

Susan Namangale, global head of The Gift of Chess, said chess can improve kids' social skills, decision-making and problem solving.

"Chess is an equalizer," she said. "When you play chess, you speak the same language."

Onakoya likes to use the analogy of the journey of a pawn in the game of chess.

"It starts out as the most invaluable piece," he said. "Its just one part. But then, if it marches all the way to the final round, it becomes a queen."

Viewers can watch the marathon streaming on Twitch, where they can also donate to the cause.

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i just returned to my office after a morning turkey hunt. at the time i pen this column, i am five days into our five-week spring gobbler season. if you are looking for a grab-and-grin image of a hunter holding his prized trophy and 500-700 words of delicate prose about how he gobbled on the roost, answered my tree yelping, flew down, and proceeded to gobble all the way to my lap stop reading. I will disappoint you greatly as an outdoor writer, seasoned turkey hunter, and someone who is afflicted by the call of a wild turkey. But if you enjoy reading about how a game bird makes an accomplished hunter a fool, multiple times mind you, then prop your feet up and enjoy.

The tom turkey has roosted for the night in the same general area all week. The setting is a spine ridge, about 40 yards wide, high atop a large piece of hunting ground above the Gauley River. The ridge is the highest point around with a knoll in the middle of the ridge. Three steep hollows break from the ridge with two heading towards the river and one heading in the opposite direction. In short, he has three options to start his day in this big country.

I have started my mornings three times on the ridge and twice I gambled and started below the ridge. He likes to gobble in the pre-dawn minutes when the world is waking up. In fact, he often gobbles before the owls hoot or the songbirds begin their sunrise celebration by singing as loudly as possible. Locating him at first light is no problem.

Just as the suns rays begin to illuminate the forest floor below him and he can see well enough to land safely on the ground, he flies down. Therein lies my problem, he pitches down to different locations every morning. If I set up south of him, he flies north. If I set up east of him, he flies west. Why and how does he know where I am I havent the foggiest.

This morning, I set up before dawn on a flat he used to land and gobble the following morning. He flew down to where I was set up yesterday. The day before, the same scenario. He is making me a little wacky trying to outsmart this old bird.

One morning, I decided to wait him out just to see what his next move was going to be in the mid-morning sunshine. Because of the steep terrain, trying to get in front of him quietly and unseen is somewhat difficult with the fringes leaning towards impossible especially when you have no idea which way he is going to go.

After the morning fly-down and gobbling session had ended, I made a guess and circled off the ridge, and entered the hollow way below him. I called and walked slowly up towards the ridge. He gobbled twice back at me, which is rare after the first light that he gobbles, and seemed to be heading slowly in my direction. After a long spell of nothing being heard but whitewater rushing through one of the many major rapids of the Gauley River, he gobbled again and was maybe 10 yards closer than two hours before still a long way off.

He has found a perfect neck of the woods, and he is the king of the big hardwoods. I am wood-wise and old enough to know that I should leave him and find another gobbling turkey to play the game with. Then again, I would miss our morning chess matches too much and be left wondering what he did in my absence.

I will keep in pursuit of the old bird and maybe one day he will mess up. If not, I am perfectly fine with letting him win. I am starting to enjoy my morning nature walks with the sun rising beautifully above the river valley. The brisk walk and climb to the top of the mountain is good exercise at least that is what I keep telling myself. Tomorrow is a new day and if you need me, I will be watching the sunrise and listening for him to gobble.

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A New York chess player aimed to raise money for a charity he founded, which ultimately led to him breaking the world record for the longest chess marathon.

In 2018, Tunde Onakoya, a teacher, created the Chess in Slums Africa nonprofit to share his passion for chess with his familys native land, according to USA Today. The organizations mission is to teach children across the continent how to play the game, which depends heavily on ones strategy skills, and aims to raise $1 million for his foundation.

The Brooklyn native shared center stage with Shawn Martinez, an American chess master and fellow Brooklyn resident for the marathon that was hosted in Times Square. The marathon lasted four days beginning on April 16 and ending on April 21. The two were originally going to stop playing the board game at 58 hours but decided to push the bar higher by continuing the game.

There isnt an update on when the chess expert will be globally recognized as the new record breaker, but he has already been deemed a winner by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

I congratulate Tunde Onakoya@Tunde_OD on setting a new world chess record and sounding the gong of Nigerias resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity at the square of global acclaim, President Tinubu tweeted. I celebrate this Nigerian Chess Champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa for his rare feat, but especially for the reason driving this compelling demonstration of character, which is raising funds for African children to learn and find opportunity through chess.

Tunde has shown a streak customary among Nigerias youth population, the audacity to make good change happen; to baffle impossibility, and propel innovations and solutions to the nations challenges, even from corners of disadvantage, he continued. Nigerias youths have demonstrated in all fields, including Afrobeats, Nollywood, the pulsating skit-making enterprise, education, science, and technology, that great exploits can truly come from small quarters.

Following Onakoyas big victory, he shared his gratitude for the support, promising to put together a proper post later.

Catching up on social media now and Ive constantly fought back tears. Love you guys very much, he wrote. Ill do a proper post when I find the right words to express all of the emotions I feel right now. Let me delve into this Jollof rice for now. Its my first meal in almost 4 days. I had some food poisoning during the marathon so I couldnt eat anything at all. Just water.

Onakoya views chess as a way to cultivate connections.

The beauty of chess really is in the way it connects us as a universal language regardless of our background, he once wrote in a LinkedIn post after winning 10 games in a previous chess competition earlier this year, USA Today reported.

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This Nigerian Chess Player In New York Just Played For 60 Hours Straight, Breaking A World Record - Yahoo! Voices

By Chineu Asadu and John Minchillo, The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) A Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate played chess nonstop for 60 hours in New York Citys Times Square to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.

Tunde Onakoya, 29, hopes to raise $1 million for childrens education across Africa through the record attempt that began on April 17.

He had set out to play the royal game for 58 hours but continued until he reached 60 hours at about 12:40 a.m. April 20, surpassing the current chess marathon record of 56 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds, achieved in 2018 by Norwegians Hallvard Haug Flateb and Sjur Ferkingstad.

The Guinness World Record organization has yet to publicly comment about Onakoyas attempt. It sometimes takes weeks for the organization to confirm any new record.

Onakoya played against Shawn Martinez, an American chess champion, in line with Guinness World Record guidelines that any attempt to break the record must be made by two players who would play continuously for the entire duration.

Support had been growing online and at the scene, where a blend of African music kept onlookers and supporters entertained amid cheers and applause. Among the dozens who cheered Onakoya on at the scene was Nigerian music star Davido.

The record attempt is for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education, said Onakoya, who founded Chess in Slums Africa in 2018. The organization wants to support the education of at least 1 million children in slums across the continent.

My energy is at 100 percent right now because my people are here supporting me with music, Onakoya said later April 18 after the players crossed the 24-hour mark.

On Onakoyas menu: Lots of water and jollof rice, one of West Africas best-known dishes.

For every hour of game played, Onakoya and his opponent got only five minutes break. The breaks were sometimes grouped together, and Onakoya used them to catch up with Nigerians and New Yorkers cheering him on. He even joined in with their dancing sometimes.

A total of $22,000 was raised within the first 20 hours of the attempt, said Taiwo Adeyemi, Onakoyas manager.

The support has been overwhelming from Nigerians in the U.S., global leaders, celebrities and hundreds of passersby, he said.

Onakoyas attempt was closely followed in Nigeria, where he regularly organizes chess competitions for young people living on the streets.

More than 10 million school-age children are not in school in the West African country one of the worlds highest rates.

Among those who have publicly supported him are celebrities and public office holders, including Nigerias former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who wrote to Onakoya on the social media platform X, Remember your own powerful words: It is possible to do great things from a small place.'

This version corrects that Osinbajo is Nigerias former vice president, not current vice president.

Asadu reported from Abuja, Nigeria.

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Indian chess Grandmaster Gukesh D created history. The 17-year-old secured a win at the Candidates tournament after 14 rounds of matches that extended over three weeks. He now has the opportunity to contest for the World Championship. Gukesh has also become the youngest chess player with this distinction.

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Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the PM lauded Gukesh, calling his performance outstanding. India is exceptionally proud of @DGukesh on becoming the youngest-ever player to win the #FIDECandidates! Gukesh's remarkable achievement at the Candidates in Toronto showcases his extraordinary talent and dedication. His outstanding performance and journey to the top inspire millions read the post.

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He was born into a Telugu family in Chennai. His father, Rajinikanth, specializes as an ear, nose, and throat surgeon, while his mother, Padma, is a microbiologist. He has been playing chess since he was seven.

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Gukesh D, 17, scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever player to win the FIDE Candidates tournament in Toronto. He also became the youngest World Championship challenger and the only Indian after Viswanathan Anand to win the tournament. Amid several congratulatory posts for Gukesh on social media, a video of the chess sensation speaking about becoming the youngest world chess champion has emerged online.

In the viral video, Gukesh says he wants to become the youngest world chess champion. The interviewer then addresses Gukesh as the next big thing to watch out for in Indian chess. As the video progresses, Gukesh can be seen surrounded by fans and signing autographs.

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The video was shared on April 22 and accumulated over 1,70,000 views and several social media reactions. With current ding form and gukesh form its easy for gukesh hope same form continues, a user wrote. Prime example of you become what you think, another user commented.

Yo, Gukesh is straight fire! Cant wait to see him dominate in 2024! GukeshFTW candidates2024, the third user reacted.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Gukesh D for his remarkable achievement. Taking it to X, PM Modi wrote, India is exceptionally proud of @DGukesh on becoming the youngest-ever player to win the #FIDECandidates! Gukeshs remarkable achievement at the Candidates in Toronto showcases his extraordinary talent and dedication. His outstanding performance and journey to the top inspires millions.

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Former world champion Magnus Carlsen, who was asked to assess the eight-player field in the open section, had said he could not imagine Gukesh winning the Candidates. I can see him being anywhere from +2 to -5 (at the end of the tournament). I think he will certainly win at least a couple of games, but will have some fairly bad losses as well. I dont think he will do poorly, but I dont think he will do too well either. Hes not quite ready yet to make the leap. Its more likely that he has a bad event, he had said.

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Watch: Chess sensation Gukesh Ds old video on becoming worlds youngest chess champion surfaces - The Indian Express

Sunday 21 April 2024 02:25, UK

A campaigning Nigerian chess champion has played the game non-stop for 60 hours to break the world record.

Tunde Onakoya, 29, hopes to raise $1m (800,000) for children's education across Africa through the marathon attempt that began in New York City's Times Square on Wednesday.

He crossed the 58-hour mark in the early hours of Saturday, beating the current record of 56 hours, nine minutes and 37 seconds, set in 2018 by Norwegian pair Hallvard Haug Flatebo and Sjur Ferkingstad.

The Guinness World Record has yet to publicly comment about Mr Onakoya's bid.

It sometimes takes weeks for the organisation to confirm any new record.

Mr Onakoya played against Shawn Martinez, a US chess champion, in line with guidelines that any record attempt must be made by two players playing continuously for the entire duration.

Support had been growing online and at the scene, where African music kept spectators entertained.

The record attempt is "for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education," said Mr Onakoya, who founded Chess in Slums Africa in 2018.

The charity aims to support the education of at least one million of the continent's poorest children.

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After hitting the 24-hour mark, Mr Onakoya said: "My energy is at 100% right now because my people are here supporting me with music."

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Keeping him going was lots of water and the popular West African dish jollof rice.

For every hour of game played, Mr Onakoya and his opponent got only five minutes break.

Sometimes they were grouped together, allowing Mr Onakoya to meet his cheering well-wishers and even join in with their dancing.

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Taiwo Adeyemi, Mr Onakoya's manager, said: "The support has been overwhelming from Nigerians in the US, global leaders, celebrities and hundreds of passers-by."

His record attempt was closely followed in Nigeria, where he regularly organises chess competitions for young people living on the streets.

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More than 10 million children are not in school in the West African country - one of the world's highest rates.

Among those to lend their backing was Nigeria's former vice president Yemi Osinbajo, who in a message to Mr Onakoya on the social media platform X said: "Remember your own powerful words 'It is possible to do great things from a small place'."

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After 13 exciting rounds, the Candidates chess tournament reaches its climax today when the final round is played. The open section is a four-horse race between a teenager from India (17-year-old D Gukesh), two men from USA (World No 2 Fabiano Caruana and World No 3 Hikaru Nakamura) and one Russian (two-time Candidates winner Ian Nepomniachtchi).

To follow our live blog of the final round of the Candidates chess tournament, click here > Candidates chess Round 14 live

But the final round is expected to see plenty of drama, because Gukesh is facing Nakamura while Caruana takes on Nepomniachtchi in the 14th round.

Heading into Round 14, Gukesh has 8.5 points while Nakamura, Nepomniachtchi and Caruana are all on eight points.

Heres a breakdown of all the scenarios:

IF Gukesh emerges as the winner of the Candidates tournament, he will face the reigning world champion Ding Liren with the crown on the line. That battle is expected to happen next year.

If Gukesh beats Nakamura in the last round to be played on Sunday, then irrespective of the outcome of the Nepomniachtchi-Caruana match he goes on to challenge Chinas Ding Liren for the World Chess Championship in the coming cycle.

If Gukesh draws, he will learn his fate from the outcome of the Nepomniachtchi vs Caruana match. If that one too is a draw, then the Indian sails through; if there is a result, the winner plays Gukesh in a 2-match tiebreaker with tighter time controls.

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If Gukesh loses, then he is out of contention even if the matter goes into tiebreaks, since Nakamura will have half a point more than him. In this scenario, Nakamura moves to the head of the table. If the Nepomniachtchi-Caruana match is a draw, Nakamurama gets to take on Ding Liren for the world chess crown. If it has a decisive result in either players favour, the winner plays Nakamura in the tiebreaker stage with tighter time controls.

If Gukesh is tied for first place after 14 rounds, a play-off to determine the winner shall be played. The play-off may consist of up to three stages. Considering the way the four players are placed, and the fact that theyre all facing each other, its only possible that two players can end up tied at the top of the standings, not more than two.

In Stage I, after a drawing for colours made on the day of Round 14, the two players tied shall play a match of two games with a time control of 15 minutes for each player + 10 seconds increment per move, starting from move 1.

IF the two games cannot decide a winner, the contest proceeds to even faster time controls in Stage II of the tiebreakers. After a drawing for colours, a match of two games shall be played with a time control of 3 minutes for each player + 2 seconds increment per move, starting from move 1.

IF there is still no winner after this, the contest proceeds to Stage III, where every game will be a knockout game played with a time control of 3 minutes for each player + 2 seconds increment per move, starting from move 1. The colours for the game shall be determined by a drawing of lots.

Gukesh can avoid this tricky path by simply defeating Nakamura.

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