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Subject: Re: Kasparov stops his career

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 15:14:55 03/10/05

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On March 10, 2005 at 16:33:38, Martin Andersen2 wrote:

>That's too bad:
>
>"The winner of Linares and the world's strongest chessplayer, Garry Kasparov,
>has just announced his retirement from professional chess. His games in Linares
>are the last in his professional career, that has spanned thirty years, with
>twenty on the top of the ratings list. Full details to follow."
>
>http://chessbase.com/

His non chess activities are clearly more rewarding (financially, business,
politics and family) for him at this point, this is a very logical decision at
this point in his life.  He had already earned a place in history as being one
of the strongest (if not the strongest) players in history.  In chess, there was
no nothing left for him to prove.

I still hope we get to see him play once in a while, and it was nice to see him
finish with a strong performance.

I wish him all the best.

Michael

ps Rumors of my retirement are completely false and I will keep going until the
fat lady sings.  ;>)

Michael Byrne



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