Author: Mogens Larsen
Date: 11:31:53 05/08/00
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On May 08, 2000 at 14:04:37, Albert Silver wrote: >You may be aware that this act wasn't done on the spur of the moment, nor was >there a withdrawal of the protests involving Fritz's participation. The >organizers imposed this on the players without consenting with them and decided >that the players had no say in the championship they were participating in. THAT >is embarassing not to mention disrespectful. Isn't that why Fischer refused to >defend his title in 1975? > > Albert Silver You're absolutely right Albert. It's a little late to pull opinions about ethics and morality out of the hat. If the Dutch Chess Federation was corrupted by money, why is it forbidden for the players? Nothing like double standards. Sincerely, Mogens
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