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The Appropriately Mediocre Send Off For CS:GO

Richard Lewis • 1749 implied HN points • 25 May 23
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  1. The competitive scene for CS:GO is stagnant, and a true farewell may not be around the corner.
  2. The format of CS:GO Majors and the seeding system have major flaws that impact the fairness of the competition.
  3. The broadcasting, show concepts, and overall production quality of CS:GO events have become bland and lack the excitement and innovation of the past.

Weekend Wrap: Nick Dunlap(a) Makes History

The Quadrilateral • 569 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
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  1. Amateur Nick Dunlap made history by becoming the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour since 1991.
  2. Rory McIlroy won the Dubai Desert Classic with a remarkable comeback, securing his fourth title at the event.
  3. Santiago De la Fuente won the Latin America Amateur Championship, earning trips to The Masters, U.S. Open, and The Open.
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Beating Hikaru

Zwischenzug • 373 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
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  1. The importance of strategic moves in chess and unexpected turnarounds in a game.
  2. The experience of being selected for fair play screening in chess tournaments and the stress it can bring to players.
  3. The challenges and implications of cheating suspicion in online chess tournaments, and the need for transparent and fair anti-cheating measures.

OMG, I registered for an OTB tournament

Zwischenzug • 353 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
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  1. The author registered for an OTB tournament after a long break due to COVID and personal commitments.
  2. Chose a shorter tournament for their comeback to OTB chess to ease back into the competitive environment.
  3. Preparing for the tournament involves focusing on openings, calculation, and getting used to a physical chess board.

Tournament Preparation Update

Zwischenzug • 334 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
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  1. Commit to a narrow repertoire for a chess tournament to feel confident.
  2. Focus on board vision and opponent's resources rather than just hard tactics before a tournament.
  3. Consider the role of endgames in a tournament based on game analysis and advice from experienced players.

How UConn Dominated Their Way to a Final 4

Hoop Vision • 137 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
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  1. UConn has been dominating in the tournament with a +90 margin of victory through four games
  2. UConn excels in assist rate and points per game via off-ball screens
  3. Other teams like Miami, Florida Atlantic, and San Diego State showcased unique set plays in the Elite Eight

2024 March Madness predictions

Silver Bulletin • 410 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
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  1. The 2024 March Madness predictions suggest Connecticut is the favorite to repeat as champs, but with only a 23% chance. Other top contenders include Purdue, Arizona, and Houston.
  2. The model used for the predictions is based on a composite of power ratings with adjustments for injuries and travel distance. It also considers preseason rankings to enhance predictive accuracy.
  3. The East region is highlighted as a chalky region with potential for upsets in certain games, like the 7-10 upset pick. The winner from this region will face the winner from the livelier West region in the Final Four.