Banter Blitz—the much-loved collection that sadly disappeared when Chess.com took over Chess24. Or did it?
Chess.com is delighted to announce the return of Chess24’s flagship present which featured a ton of timeless moments the place followers bought to play their heroes.
Down the years, all the highest stars of contemporary chess appeared on Banter Blitz—and, in fact, the always-entertaining GM Jan Gustafsson.
The present developed a cult following in chess centered across the humor and perception of Chess24 legends like Gustafsson, GM Peter Svidler, GM Pepe Cuenca, and GM Peter Leko.
Followers of the unique can also bear in mind the exploits of “CM Radio Jan.” Chess.com can’t verify right now whether or not he will probably be invited again.
As an alternative, Banter Blitz has a brand new residence on Chess.com’s YouTube and Twitch channels and a number of potential new faces participating. You’ll be able to safely count on acquainted faces from Chess.com reminiscent of IM Danny Rensch and GM Robert Hess to affix within the enjoyable.
For these unfamiliar with the format, throughout Banter Blitz occasions gamers should dwell stream and commentate on their strikes throughout the sport. Hosts select from a pool of gamers to tackle after which battle them, each over the board and of their commentary.
Banter Blitz had many highlights. However there was absolutely no better second than when a 16-year-old GM Alireza Firouzja dented GM Magnus Carlsen’s aura of invincibility within the 2020 Banter Blitz Cup, simply because the world went into lockdown.
Firouzja checkmated the world number-one with simply seconds to spare to safe a slim 8.5-7.5 win. It made headlines globally and introduced Firouzja as a rising power.
Requested whether or not he had any remark to make on Banter Blitz’s return, Gustafsson mentioned: “I bought nothing 
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Gustafsson will host the primary of a brand new technology of Banter Blitz occasions on Might 15 at 3 p.m. / 21:00 CEST. Look out for it on Chess.com’s YouTube and Twitch. We are able to’t wait.
