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Subject: Re: New FIDE Time Limit

Author: Steve

Date: 01:23:21 12/19/00

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What's so magical about 40/2 or 40/2.5 or 30/2?  They're all blitz compared to
postal chess, which is chess for true purists (and not incidentally the arena in
which computers have the least chance against strong humans). OTB is not chess
for purists, but a public entertainment, which depends as much on physical
stamina, nerves, and pure luck, as on true chess understanding.  If speeding it
up makes it more appealing to spectators, then there's a better chance for GM
chess to survive.  Certainly GM tournaments haven't been finding many sponsors
in recent years, so why not give this a try?



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