Author: José Carlos
Date: 09:55:25 05/18/04
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On May 18, 2004 at 09:16:34, Omid David Tabibi wrote: >On May 17, 2004 at 05:48:45, Richard Pijl wrote: > >>>There are thousands of players at Biel, only a dozen at Wijk an Zee. So what ? >>>When was the last time Kasparov, Polgar, Anand played in Biel ? >> >>There are also thousands of (well, at least more than a thousand) players at >>Wijk aan Zee. >>Besides the three grandmaster groups there are several other tournaments. >>See http://www.coruschess.com/ for more info on those (click information-general >>information). > >In Linares there are usually about half a dozen players only. And it is usually >considered the most important tournament. No it isn't. The most important tournament has always been the world champs where players from all over the world and all levels can participate, in zonals, interzonals etc. If you are strong enough you can get to play the world champion if you pass the previous contests. Linares is a joke, an spectacle. No more. The winner in Linares must be strong, sure, but can't be considered the strongest player when only a few, choosen by a man, are participating. José C. >> >>Richard.
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