Leon Watson
@leonwatson.bsky.social
Editor-in-Chief at WorldChess.com. PR advisor to the English Chess Federation. Previously worked for Chess.com, Chess24, The Telegraph, MailOnline & The Sun. Cricket fan. Chess coach. Season ticket holder at Spurs. #COYS
Where's that, Tooting? Around Rosehill/Sutton way?
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Where's that, Tooting? Around Rosehill/Sutton way?
Could have two GMs in the Candidates, neither of whom are Abdusattorov...
November 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Could have two GMs in the Candidates, neither of whom are Abdusattorov...
I don't see anyone in jail.
November 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I don't see anyone in jail.
An admiration and respect for Arsenal.
November 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
An admiration and respect for Arsenal.
2025 report out: www.ecb.co.uk/news/4400947
ECB publishes State of Equity in Cricket Report 2025
The report provides an update on progress happening across cricket to make it more accessible and inclusive.
www.ecb.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
2025 report out: www.ecb.co.uk/news/4400947
Don't be contrary...
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Don't be contrary...
Absolutely. Nice guy, rooting for him.
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Absolutely. Nice guy, rooting for him.
Drives me up the wall when I hear people call Spurs "the Spurs", like you would SA Spurs.
November 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Drives me up the wall when I hear people call Spurs "the Spurs", like you would SA Spurs.
Being a ST holder who rarely goes these days (cost, journey, kids) and instead puts tix on the Xchange, I was worried about this when Son left. Annoying.
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Being a ST holder who rarely goes these days (cost, journey, kids) and instead puts tix on the Xchange, I was worried about this when Son left. Annoying.
He's top seed at the London Chess Classic, with Abdu second, and there's also a rapidplay tournament that's eligible. I think 19pts available which would put Firouzja above Keymer. World Rapid & Blitz to come.
Total guesswork, admittedly. But there has to be one shock omission!
Total guesswork, admittedly. But there has to be one shock omission!
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
He's top seed at the London Chess Classic, with Abdu second, and there's also a rapidplay tournament that's eligible. I think 19pts available which would put Firouzja above Keymer. World Rapid & Blitz to come.
Total guesswork, admittedly. But there has to be one shock omission!
Total guesswork, admittedly. But there has to be one shock omission!
I should have said I'm basically ignoring qualification from the World Cup because it's so impossible to predict!
I'm guessing Keymer doesn't make the semis and is overtaken on the Circuit.
I'm guessing Keymer doesn't make the semis and is overtaken on the Circuit.
November 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I should have said I'm basically ignoring qualification from the World Cup because it's so impossible to predict!
I'm guessing Keymer doesn't make the semis and is overtaken on the Circuit.
I'm guessing Keymer doesn't make the semis and is overtaken on the Circuit.
Keymer could certainly win a spot via the World Cup. But there's a good chance it all goes to Circuit points, and Abdu is likely to enter more comps.
November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Keymer could certainly win a spot via the World Cup. But there's a good chance it all goes to Circuit points, and Abdu is likely to enter more comps.