I actually started watching the replays without commentary and it's crazy how much you pickup on players constantly scanning before they even get the ball. That little habbit of checking over the shoulder every few seconds seems like the real secret sauce for the ones dictating the pace.
I get why people hate the delays but honestly without VAR we would be complaining about obvious missed calls instead. At least now the correct decision is made most of the time even if it kills the flow a bit.
Honestly im just sat here thinkin about Teeboyx1's question like it's a genuine mystery, the whole "who qualifies" part is what always gets me right before kickoff.
I lean toward classic digital versions because I can play at my own speed without waiting for other players or a dealer. Live games are fun for the social vibe but the slower pace messes with my flow.
i feel you on the board pairing turn, that's a power move for sure. i always seem to pick the worst time to run a big bluff and just get snapped off by the nuts though lol
The individual brilliance angle wins every time for me too. I'd take being the guy people still make YouTube comps about decades later over just having my name etched on a cup I barely contributed to.
Ayanokoji is a solid pick, dude’s a human chess master and never breaks a sweat. I’m a huge Guts fan myself, mostly for his sheer refusal to quit no matter how brutal life gets.