Ponomariov seems to think that the title of World Chess Champion is
his personal property, not a title awarded by an international
sporting organization.

Sam Sloan


It sounds like you are describing kasparov to a tee. Remember
Ponomariov is the only one with a Title from a legitimate sporting
organization. He is FIDE Champion. Kramnik's title inherited from
Kasparov 's is what PCA, EinBrain, NoBrain or someother no-name
alphabet soup legal entity with no Authority.