Blitz is about being in shape, being lucky, and not about rating”, in the World Champion’s own words

Name: Blitz is about being in shape, being lucky, and not about rating”, in the World Champion’s own words
Uploaded: 2023-05-12T07:46:40+00:00
Description: David Vizgan caught up with 2-time Blitz World Champion Bibisara Assaubayeva, and she has hot takes! What good blitz is all about from the champion herself, her approach to Armageddon, and possibly more! Watch Armageddon Day 4: https://www.youtube.com/live/rw2f-WlVbkU?feature=share #chess

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David Vizgan caught up with 2-time Blitz World Champion Bibisara Assaubayeva, and she has hot takes! What good blitz is all about from the champion herself, her approach to Armageddon, and possibly more!

Watch Armageddon Day 4: https://www.youtube.com/live/rw2f-WlVbkU?feature=share

#chess

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