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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