On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:48:29 GMT, EZoto wrote:
http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=1149
In my opinion it looks to me that Pono is just afraid of Kasparov. It
doesn't look like the issue is money so why the fuss? In my opinion
just ignore Pono and if Kasparov was a real man then play the match
you should have played. Play Shirov and the winner plays the winner
of Kramnik - Leko. There. Everythings settled.
Let me just ask some questions:
- If the winner of the final of the reunifiction match will be the new
champ (which IMO makes the Kasparov vs Pono match per definition a
semi final) why does FIDE insist on the position that the winner of
the match K vs P will be FIDE champ? Who profits from that position???
- If this *is* a Championship match (which FIDE claims), why does Pono
does not get the usual advantage of the champ (if the match is drawn
the old champ holds his title. In fact originally FIDE tried to settle
the contract the other way round: In case of a draw the challenger
(!!!!) should get the title)? Who profits from that position???
Concerning your argumentation: Why the heck should Pono fear Kasparov?
If he'd loose, the chess world will say that this was just normal.
If he'd win he will not only prove that he is a world class player,
but also would completely demolish Kasparovs reputation.
He has nothing to fear and nothing to loose, as he has time for other
shots at the chamionship, Kasparov probably not.
Ignore Pono? He is the champ. Even FIDE may be unable to ignore its
own champ. IMO ignoring Kasparov would be correct, as he did nothing
to qualify for this match. He refused to play Dortmund, though before
the K vs K match in London he signed a conrtract that he had to play
that tourney if he looses the match.
But as FIDE (not Pono!) seems to do anything to not let the match
happen (who profits from that???), I guess Kasparov will be champ
without a single move.
Now taking in account the most important motto "cui bono", "who
profits", IMO we have a hint who *really* fears that match.
Andreas