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Subject: Re: Pathetic

Author: Jeroen Noomen

Date: 09:27:50 05/08/00

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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



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