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Subject: Re: GK-VK A Fix??

Author: Roger D Davis

Date: 23:26:59 10/29/00

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On October 29, 2000 at 18:45:20, Rory wrote:

>Is there a possibility that this match is a fix? Gary and Vlad seem a bit overly
>friendly for two people that are supposed to be contending for the crown.
>Gary has always heaped praise on Vlad and I'm wondering if he sees him as his
>'son' and rightful heir. Therefore if Gary won Vlad would have to go back into
>the mix and await another shot or fix (remember Shirov)during which time some
>'undesirable' like Leko might have emerged who could take the title for real.
>SOoooo lets keep it in the Family (well kind of :)) and let Vlad take it.
>Am I the only person thinking this???


Generates some excitement and sets up a rematch for a lot of money, whereas
before, it was difficult to find sponsors. Would be interesting to know what
Kasparov's personal finances are right now.



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