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Subject: Re: (OT) What do You think about Kasparov - Kramnik match?

Author: Vincent Diepeveen

Date: 05:36:15 10/06/00

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On October 05, 2000 at 08:19:47, José Carlos wrote:

>On October 05, 2000 at 05:12:34, Jouni Uski wrote:
>
>>Finally after many years real world championship match start in Sunday!
>
>  Only Shirov has the right to play Kasparov for the world title.
>  Otherwise, the only possibility that would make sense to me is a new cicle of
>the world title, starting from zonals, and with no world champion at all.
>  The actual caos is absolutely absurd, IMO.

without doubt shirov has gained some rights by simply winning matches.

however i wouldn't bet a penny at shirov when he faces kasparov.

I have betted a lot at kramnik now however.

>  José C.
>
>PS.: Imagine the same in computer chess, with a program from 1972 still claiming
>to be the world champion... :)
>
>>But
>>I haven't seen any discussions here or in GCF. So what do You think about
>>Kramnik's chances? At least he has 50% lifetime score against Kasparov so
>>I think we will see thrilling match!
>>May be after match winner can challenged by program...
>>
>>Jouni



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