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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by hnlmorg on Sunday December 29, 2024 @07:59AM (#42539648)
It’s very common for sports professionals not to have memorised the rules for every aspect of their sport.

They’re professionals because they understand the game and are in the top 1% of people who play it. Not because they are the best at memorising rules. The latter group are people Who become umpires/referees instead.

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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by anticensor on Wednesday January 01, 2025 @08:37AM (#42565917)
One can be a professional champion and referee and professional referee, all at the same time, just not in the same game event.
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Re:Chess: Magnus Carlsen disqualified in N.Y. after refusing... by hnlmorg on Wednesday January 01, 2025 @10:38AM (#42566635)
Sure, but I feel you’re missing the point with that comment.
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