Author: Robert Pawlak
Date: 18:19:38 10/29/00
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On October 29, 2000 at 12:58:56, Jürgen Hartmann wrote: >There really is the possibility that something goes on behind the stages which >we do not know about. Kasparov has come back from behind in so many matches and >tournaments. He never was the guy to throw away a world championship like that. >He has his little narcistic defects but they never affected psychological >strength in chess competitions. I agree for the most part, but I think also that for Kasparov, the psychological component of the game is extremely important. He has always been able use this to win in the past. But maybe the fact that Kramnik is a friend of his weakened this essential part of his nature. Witness what happen after his loss to Deep Blue. To be honest, I did not expect it to end like this, simply because he is such a resourceful player. >This to explain the obscene draws. But not to belittle Kramniks superb >preparation and fighting strength. Agreed, congratulations are defninitely in order for this achievement. Bob P
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