Nakamura is the old man in this tournament. At age 38 his chances of becoming a world champion are waning. The pack is much younger, the age difference range from 5- 18 years. With new talent rising.
The chess goddess is Caissa, a mythological figure associated with the game of chess. She is depicted as a dryad, a nymph in Greek mythology, and is often invoked by chess players to symbolize luck and inspiration. The chess world title is like being married to the Cassica.
This candidate tournament may be his last chance , his last dance for the world tile. Chess be sport science, art, and MUSICS. Every position, game, tournament tells a story, and has a song. This go me thinking about Donna Summers hit song Last Dance. This tournament could Nakamura last chance to dance with Lady Cassica. Wull Cassica be with Nakamura these last 10 round. Will Nakamuura be CAssia's Mr Right.
| Player | Country | FIDE Rating | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikaru Nakamura | USA | 2810 | 38 |
| Fabiano Caruana | USA | 2795 | -33 |
| R. Praggnanandhaa | India | 2741 | 20 |
| Anish Giri | Netherlands | 2753 | 31 |
| Wei Yi | China | 2754 | 26 |
| Javokhir Sindarov | Uzbekistan | 2745 | 20 |
| Andrey Esipenko | Russia | 2695 | 23 |
| Matthias Blübaum | Germany | 2678 | 28 |
Last chance for love
Yes, it's my last chance
For romance tonight
I need you by me
Beside me, to guide me
To hold me, to scold me
'Cause when I'm bad, I'm so, so bad
So let's dance the last dance
Let's dance the last dance
Let's dance this last dance tonight
Last dance
Last chance for love
Yes, it's my last chance
For romance tonight
Oh, I need you by me
Beside me, to guide me
To hold me, to scold me
'Cause when I'm bad, I'm so, so bad
So let's dance the last dance
Let's dance the last dance
Let's dance the last dance tonight, yeah
Will you be my Mr. Right