The 2019 Sinquefield Cup is on. Of course Magnus Carlsen is the favorite even if he had a bad performance at the recent rapid/blitz tournament. He has white against Anish Giri in his first game.
As a casual observer, it’s fun to have the coverage on in the background. The commentators include Jennifer Shahade (also a poker player) and Maurice Ashley, who does a good job with interviews and adds a lot of energy.
