"Ian Burton" wrote in message
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See http://worldchess2006.com/main.asp?id=1147


Ian Burton
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[another article is the Topalov conference at end of classical games]

I thought it was very interesting that Topalov said that he made three
blunders during the game which were 1-move blunders, and otherwise felt he
was objectively worse in only one game - during the entire classical time
control section.

As was completely predictable Topalov's results got better after he played
himself in - and from game 6 especially. In a 20 game match I think he would
have suceeded, and found another gear, so to speak. His first/second half
performance was similar to his Mexico/Linares ones, though unfortunately
from his point of view without enough acceleration.

Although as he says himself, it is hard to surprise Kramnik from their 17
years of acquaintance, and we will never know.

My overwhelming impression of the games from the very start was that 12
games of classical chess is not enough to determine a world champion. As it
turned out the new champion had to win at rapid chess.

I'm afraid, although this opinion is not popular it is still the talk among
strong players, that for the sake of reunification this has dumbed the
classical championship down too far.

Phil Innes

14.10.2006 19:40, Chess One:

My overwhelming impression of the games from the very start was that 12
games of classical chess is not enough to determine a world champion. As it
turned out the new champion had to win at rapid chess.

There have been matches before which ended indecisive - there simply the
reigning champion kept his title. In my opinion rapid chess tie break
is at least fairer than this old rule.

Greetings,
Ralf

Chess One wrote:

As it turned out the new champion
had to win at rapid chess.

Had to??? We will never know but
most likely he wouldn't have to, most
likely Kramnik would be able to protect
his 6:5 advantage or even increase it.

Wlod

FOUL PLAY

"Chess is entering a new era. It ain't pretty." -- GM Larry Evans'
blistering
attack on FIDE's handling of the title match is now online.

http://wcn.tentonhammer.com/modules....icle&sid= 954


Wlodzimierz Holsztynski (Wlod) wrote:
Chess One wrote:

As it turned out the new champion
had to win at rapid chess.

Had to??? We will never know but
most likely he wouldn't have to, most
likely Kramnik would be able to protect
his 6:5 advantage or even increase it.

Wlod

wrote:
FOUL PLAY

"Chess is entering a new era. It ain't pretty." -- GM Larry Evans'
blistering
attack on FIDE's handling of the title match is now online.

"Blustering" is spelled with a "u", not an "i", Larry.

The Historian wrote:

wrote:

FOUL PLAY

"Chess is entering a new era. It ain't pretty." -- GM Larry Evans'
blistering
attack on FIDE's handling of the title match is now online.

"Blustering" is spelled with a "u", not an "i", Larry.

Hey, Historian, there is a difference between
Webster Gambit and Evans Gambit. (I don't
even know Webster Gambit).

Wlod

On Oct 16, 12:23 am, " wrote:
FOUL PLAY

"Chess is entering a new era. It ain't pretty." -- GM Larry Evans' blistering
attack on FIDE's handling of the title match is now online.

http://wcn.tentonhammer.com/modules....=News&file=art...

Evans is still having problems getting decades right:

"Kramnik made his bones outside of FIDE auspices by conquering Gary
Kasparov in 1990."

The Kasparov-Kramnik match was in 2000. Otherwise I mostly agree with
Evans' anti-FIDE sentiments.

On Oct 16, 8:33 am, "Taylor Kingston"
wrote:
On Oct 16, 12:23 am, " wrote:

FOUL PLAY

"Chess is entering a new era. It ain't pretty." -- GM Larry Evans' blistering
attack on FIDE's handling of the title match is now online.

http://wcn.tentonhammer.com/modules....=News&file=art... Evans is still having problems getting decades right:

"Kramnik made his bones outside of FIDE auspices by conquering Gary
Kasparov in 1990."

The Kasparov-Kramnik match was in 2000. Otherwise I mostly agree with
Evans' anti-FIDE sentiments.

Hey, waddya know. Evans finally got the date right, after a little
prodding.

"The Historian" wrote in message
ups.com...

wrote:
FOUL PLAY

"Chess is entering a new era. It ain't pretty." -- GM Larry Evans'
blistering
attack on FIDE's handling of the title match is now online.

"Blustering" is spelled with a "u", not an "i", Larry.


Actually I thought it was a very good piece.

--Duncan

Duncan Oxley wrote:
"The Historian" wrote in message
ups.com...

wrote:
FOUL PLAY

"Chess is entering a new era. It ain't pretty." -- GM Larry Evans'
blistering
attack on FIDE's handling of the title match is now online.

"Blustering" is spelled with a "u", not an "i", Larry.


Actually I thought it was a very good piece.

So did I, but I'd hardly call it "blistering."