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Subject: Re: Kramnik Had It Too Easy - What Can Fritz Do?

Author: Terry McCracken

Date: 16:07:15 10/05/02

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On October 05, 2002 at 05:38:11, Graham Laight wrote:

>On October 05, 2002 at 05:08:58, Terry McCracken wrote:
>
>>You're taking this too seriously, IMO.
>
>I was hoping that this event, against the odds, COULD be taken seriously.
>
>>Kramnik is a "Draw Master" and "Solid as Granite" with the Berlin Defence.
>>
>>A lot still can happen with 7 games to go. Whatever the result, it's
>>interesting.
>>
>>Oh, and remember Kramnik _is_ rated over 2800!
>
>So was GK when DB beat him in 1997.
>
>-g
>
>>Terry

Yes, he was! But comparing these two, DF and DB IMO is a mistake.

The situation is entirely different, and FWIW Kasparov defeated himself after
failing to draw Game 2 with DB.

I think it's an apples and oranges arguement.

Regards,
 Terry



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