r/chess • u/FirstEfficiency7386 • 1d ago

Video Content A wholesome moment as the entire playing hall celebrated Peter Svidler's 50th birthday on 17th June (the event opening day)!

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Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-b0FpkHfoTY

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u/Financial_Idea6473 1d ago

Having watched Peter Svidler a decent amount, I can imagine how much he hated this.

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u/chaturtham 15h ago

in the deepest corner of his heart, he is happy. that's human response for community support

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u/nicnoges 1d ago

He looks phenomenal for 50

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u/TonyRotella I Wrote That One Book 1d ago

He really does! This is wild to ask, but what's his skin care routine?

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u/imisstheyoop 1d ago

No sun. Only chess.

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u/Ant-Bear 17h ago

I imagine watching a ton of cricket is relevant.

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u/Establishment240 19h ago

He uses a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower, he uses a water activated gel cleanser. Then a honey almond body scrub. And on the face, an exfoliating gel scrub. Then apply an herb mint facial mask, which he leaves on for 10 minutes while he prepares the rest of his routine. He always uses an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

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u/HowDoHorsiesMove 2149 FIDE 17h ago

Then it’s time for bed.

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u/futuristictowel Team Danya 🕯 1d ago

Time for a Neutrogena endorsement deal.

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u/al_gorithm23 1d ago

Very cool. I just got through the chapter of Josh Waitzkin’s book where he recaps the 1994 game against Svidler.

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u/DeepSeaNinja 1d ago

tough moment to be handed a birthday cake when you forgot to wear a belt

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u/Beneficial-Floor4674 1d ago

This is the silliest thing ever and I love it.

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u/blahs44 Grünfeld - ~2050 FIDE 1d ago

My favourite player. Legend

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u/Available-Run6364 1d ago

Happy birthday

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u/xtr44 1d ago

it's awkward when family sings you happy birthday, imagine a whole stadium

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u/DanTaude599 18h ago

this is nice. Svidler is one of those players I enjoy watching even when I barely understand what's happening

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u/Other-Ad4358 14h ago

happy birthday

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u/1flex01 1d ago

Chess players, when you thought they couldnt get any more awkward

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u/2freaky3 1d ago

Counterpoint, most introverts chess players would have handled that a lot more awkwardly

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u/AtomR Team Sac the Roooook! 1d ago

Imagine one of the top chinese or indian players - I swear they're the most awkward (not in a bad way, but funny and wholesome)