<Game 7>

<Carlsen-Caruana, 1/2-1/2 in 40 moves.>

Exact, 10 points: [['juan31', '1/2-1/2', '40']]

Under, 7 points: []
2nd Under, 6 points: [['DerDiemer', '1/2-1/2', '37'], ['OhioChessFan', '1/2-1/2', '37']]

3rd Under, 5 points: [['lostemperor', '1/2-1/2', '33']]

Over, 3 points: []
2nd Over, 2 points: [['chessmoron', '1/2-1/2', '41']]

3rd Over, 1 point1: [['alfamikewhiskey', '1/2-1/2', '42']]

<Game 8>

<Caruana-Carlsen, 1/2-1/2 in 38 moves.>

Exact, 10 points: [['offramp', '1/2-1/2', '38']]

Under, 7 points: []
2nd Under, 6 points: [['juan31', '1/2-1/2', '35']]

3rd Under, 5 points: []
Over, 3 points: []
2nd Over, 2 points: [['chessmoron', '1/2-1/2', '39']]

3rd Over, 1 point1: [['lostemperor', '1/2-1/2', '42']]

<Game 9>

<Carlsen-Caruana, 1/2-1/2 in 56 moves.>

Exact, 10 points: []
Under, 7 points: [['offramp', '1/2-1/2', '55']]

2nd Under, 6 points: [['SwitchingQuylthulg', '1/2-1/2', '54']]

3rd Under, 5 points: [['wordfunph', '1/2-1/2', '52']]

Perfect # moves predictions goes to:

<juan31> and <offramp>

Moves+Bonus Ranker - Through <Game 9>

Score, UserID

26, offramp
24, DerDiemer
20, lostemperor
20, SwitchingQuylthulg
19, wordfunph
16, juan31
14, WinKing
11, OhioChessFan
10, alfamikewhiskey
9, Diademas
6, Penguincw
5, Count Wedgemore
4, chessmoron

<How the calculations goes>:

Moves Ranker - Through <Game 9>

Score, UserID, Over, Under, Exact

24, offramp, 0, 2, 1
10, juan31, 0, 0, 1
7, alfamikewhiskey, 0, 1, 0
7, DerDiemer, 0, 1, 0
7, Diademas, 0, 1, 0
7, lostemperor, 0, 1, 0
7, wordfunph, 0, 1, 0
3, WinKing, 1, 0, 0

===

Bonus Ranker - Through <Game 9>

Score, UserID, 3-Over, 2-Over, 3-Under, 2-Under

We're 3/4 or something, I don't know, ask <chessmoron>, we're some of the way through our fascinating contest. The requests for press passes has skyrockted as the WCC itself continues its boring string of draws. Meanwhile, this contest is so close and so exciting that Anna Rudolf has been begging <chess moron> to do the play by play analysis of our prediction contest.

Leading the way is the internationally acclaimed chess journalist <offramp>, who took time from his busy Bobby Fischer's Favorite Commentator Tour to grace this contest with his presence. Close behind is early leader <DerDiemer> who seems to be letting the pressure of the World Championship get to him. Right behind them are <lostemperor> and <Switch>. Yoda is perhaps the only person in the Chess World who thought Caruana should be considered the favorite. <Switch> apparently used a 70 ply version of Stockfish analysis to make his picks for this contest. Unfortunately, he forgot to program in that he is allowed to score a point in Moves Ranker.

Speaking of not scoring any points, <chessmoron> shocked the playing arena when he kicked in the door to proudly boast of scoring like 4 points or something. Many in the crowd were ready to shush him, but when they realized he is 7' 6", they decided to continue watching the World Draw Championship instead. <Penguincw> had a laughing fit, and was telling anyone who could listen, "What a loser. The guy scores 4 lousy points and has to make a big scene. If I couldn't do any better than that....uhhh." when he realized that <chessmoron> heard him and was glaring at him. Thinking quickly, <Pengo> said "Hey, uh, <moron>, could you explain that rule about losing 3 points at the end of the contest?" After borrowing several NASA comptuers, and a mere 2 hours of explanation, <chessmoron> was able to explain the very simple rules for this contest. Meanwhile, <cm's> plan to keep 2 sets of books for the contest was discovered by <Winky>. <Winky> carefully explained to <cm> that he can't do that, and <cm> glared at <Winky>. <Winky> calmed the situation down by saying "Hey, <moron>, anything you do is fine by me. Just be careful, okay?".

Trailing way behind are <Diademas> and <OhioChessFan>, who appear to be a bit distracted from the contest as they have been engaged in a rather embarrassing discussion of Nigel Short's physical attributes.

<Caruana-Carlsen, 1/2-1/2 in 54 moves.>

Exact, 10 points: [['SwitchingQuylthulg', '1/2-1/2', '54']]

Under, 7 points: []
2nd Under, 6 points: [['alfamikewhiskey', '1/2-1/2', '48']]

3rd Under, 5 points: [['DerDiemer', '1/2-1/2', '47']]

Over, 3 points: []
2nd Over, 2 points: [['Diademas', '1/2-1/2', '60']]

Perfect # moves predictions goes to:

<SwitchingQuylthulg>

Moves+Bonus Ranker - Through <Game 10>

Score, UserID

30, SwitchingQuylthulg
29, DerDiemer
27, offramp
20, lostemperor
19, wordfunph
16, alfamikewhiskey
16, juan31
14, WinKing
11, Diademas
11, OhioChessFan
6, Penguincw
5, Count Wedgemore
4, chessmoron

<How the calculations goes>:

Moves Ranker - Through <Game 10>

Score, UserID, Over, Under, Exact

24, offramp, 0, 2, 1
10, juan31, 0, 0, 1
10, SwitchingQuylthulg, 0, 0, 1
7, alfamikewhiskey, 0, 1, 0
7, DerDiemer, 0, 1, 0
7, Diademas, 0, 1, 0
7, lostemperor, 0, 1, 0
7, wordfunph, 0, 1, 0
3, WinKing, 1, 0, 0

===

Bonus Ranker - Through <Game 10>

Score, UserID, 3-Over, 2-Over, 3-Under, 2-Under

We're 5/6 of the way through our contest. The Drawfest continues between Caruana and Carlsen, but in the World Championship of Moves Prediction Contest, the action is red hot. Moderator <chessmoron> got so excited that he went ahead and made a scoring summary after Round 10 despite his earlier assurances that after Round 9, the next summary would be after Round 12.

In a bizarre occurrence, <Switch> hit a perfect after Caruana and Carlsen played about 30 pointless moves, and then randomly decided to stop at the 54th. Rumors are already buzzing that <Switch> might have bribed the players, a great idea that <OCF> regrets not thinking of himself. With the 10 points, <Switch> moved into the lead, just ahead of <DerDiemer> and <offramp>. It's almost surely a 3 man battle now, as the rest of the field is probably too far back to catch up.

The WCC is now guaranteeed to go 12 games. <chessmoron> expressed great disappointment that his simple to read 1000 page summary of how you can lose 3 points a game at the end of the contest will never be opened.

This contest had a strange situation when renowned chess engine AlphaZero (Computer) stopped by for a visit. It's not surprising after conquering the OTB chess world, AlphaZero would try to conquer the Moves Prediction contest. As <Winky> aptly commented to AlphaZero, "Hey, good luck with that!"

The Chess World was stunned when <wordfunph> and <lostemperor> made an 11th round surge to put themselves in the middle of the excitement. There was no change in our first 3 places of <Switch>, <DerD> and <offramp>, but <word> and <lost> positioned themselves to achieve a spectacular come from behind victory if they can make a strong showing in the final round. Most of the chess world has already tuned out the Carlsen-Caruana Snoozefest, and this contest has become the focal point. A two year reign as World Champion is at stake tomorrow.

The pressure is overwhelming. FIDE fined <DerDiemer> 10,000 chessbucks for an audible profanity in the middle of the playing arena. Security had to remove <offramp> who stood in the middle of the floor screaming, “ANYTHING BUT A DRAW TODAY!“ <wordfunph> mumbled incoherently about drinking booze to calm his nerves.

* 33 moves and under, <sq> the Champ * 34-36 moves, <off> the Champ * 37-40 moves, <dd> the Champ * 41 and more moves, <sq> the Champ

IF Carlsen or Caruana win, <sq> the Champ.

Congrats to <offramp> with his 10th GOLD and <SwitchingQuylthulg> with his 58th Gold. Truly two alltime greats of the Chess prediction games.

Thanx again to <OCF>, <cm> and <wk> for all there wonderfull work here :-)

The 96th "HOF'er (or shall i say the 96th "Chessgames Predictor Grandmaster") :-) :-)

Congrats to <offramp> in becoming the 16th Chessgames Predictor Super GM (10+ Gold)

<Carlsen-Caurana, 1/2-1/2 in 55 moves.>

Exact, 10 points: []
Under, 7 points: [['wordfunph', '1/2-1/2', '52']]

2nd Under, 6 points: [['lost in space', '1/2-1/2', '50'], ['Penguincw', '1/2-1/2', '50']]

3rd Under, 5 points: [['lostemperor', '1/2-1/2', '48']]

Over, 3 points: []
2nd Over, 2 points: []
3rd Over, 1 point1: []

<Game 12>

<Caruana-Carlsen, 1/2-1/2 in 31 moves.>

Exact, 10 points: []
Under, 7 points: []
2nd Under, 6 points: []
3rd Under, 5 points: []
Over, 3 points: [['offramp', '1/2-1/2', '34']]

2nd Over, 2 points: [['Diademas', '1/2-1/2', '36']]

Perfect # moves predictions goes to:

NONE

Moves+Bonus Ranker - Through <Game 12>

Score, UserID

♔ 30, DerDiemer
♔ 30, offramp
♔ 30, SwitchingQuylthulg
♘ 26, wordfunph
♗25, lostemperor
***18, bubuli55
16, alfamikewhiskey
16, juan31
14, WinKing
13, Diademas
12, Penguincw
11, OhioChessFan
***8, Golden Executive
6, lost in space
5, Count Wedgemore
4, chessmoron
***4, Robin01

***Later comers.

<How the calculations goes>:

Moves Ranker - Through <Game 12>

Score, UserID, Over, Under, Exact

27, offramp, 1, 2, 1
14, wordfunph, 0, 2, 0
10, juan31, 0, 0, 1
10, SwitchingQuylthulg, 0, 0, 1
7, alfamikewhiskey, 0, 1, 0
7, DerDiemer, 0, 1, 0
7, Diademas, 0, 1, 0
7, lostemperor, 0, 1, 0
3, WinKing, 1, 0, 0

===

Bonus Ranker - Through <Game 12>

Score, UserID, 3-Over, 2-Over, 3-Under, 2-Under