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Subject: Re: New GM Maurice Ashley - Who Here thinks he is not a GM level player?

Author: Chris Carson

Date: 14:34:21 06/19/01

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On June 19, 2001 at 16:38:50, Chris Carson wrote:

>On June 19, 2001 at 14:04:33, John Hatcher wrote:
>
>>I've seen no mention here of the widely-acknowledged inflation in FIDE ratings
>>over the past thirty years.  A player rated 2500 today would have been rated no
>>more than 2400 in 1970 - that an IM rating, not a GM rating.
>>
>>Ashley is a GM because FIDE says he is.  But being a GM doesn't mean what it
>>used to.  No offense to Mr. Ashley, but calling him a GM makes me choke.
>>
>>JOHN
>
>John,
>
>There may be ratings inflation.
>
>Best Regards,
>Chris Carson

I think any GM today would be a GM at anytime in the past.  I think GM Ashley is
a strong player.  For me, all GM's earned the title and deserve it and would do
well today or any other time.  :)

Best Regards,
Chris Carson



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