Shijith wrote:
I heard a news that one indian chess player use external support (one
bluetooth device) while playing OTB chess.
I dont know whethe he intent to use the device while playing ?
Any one know much more ??
Very interesting. It seems obvious that he really was cheating:
":In fact, right through the year, Umakant has been among those under
suspicion of using unfair means to gain the desired results. Umakant
began the year at a modest 1933 and, after playing just 64 games,
reached a whopping 2484 on October 1. During this period, Umakant won a
few tournaments ahead of several illustrious players."
http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/06/stor...0612002200.htm
No normal person goes from 1933 to 2484 in just oner year.
Sam Sloan