Author: Stefan Meyer-Kahlen
Date: 12:51:58 05/08/00
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On May 08, 2000 at 12:27:50, Jeroen Noomen wrote: >On May 08, 2000 at 12:14:58, Peter Kappler wrote: > >Peter, > >It is pathetic that the tournament directors, the sponsors, the KNSB >and 'big guys' in the federation are totally NOT listening to what the >dutch chess players wants. Regarding the protests on internet, in the >newspapers and on chess clubs: Why participate? If I am not welcome >somewhere, well: I will not come. It is as easy as easy can be. > >The way Bosboom resigned today could be expected way, way before the tournament >started. And mark my words: There will be more players following Bosboom's >example. And why blame them? They will have extra money and an extra rest day. > >Jeroen > >>Seems the opportunity to be a martyr was too tempting for Bosboom. As someone >>pointed out in another post, he was probably a big underdog in the game anyway, >>which simply makes this an act of cowardice. >> >>Mostly I feel bad for Frans. That must have been awful for him. >> >>--Peter Why extra money for losing the game? Stefan
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