Author: Mark Ryan
Date: 13:11:55 02/22/01
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On February 22, 2001 at 14:17:29, Sune Larsson wrote: >On February 22, 2001 at 13:45:55, Mike S. wrote: > >>http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1860466761/completereview/105-1683010-5011102 >> >>http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/3442725933/qid=982867169/sr=1-2/302-2202654-2591252 >> >>From the first view reviews I have read now (in german), I can say that they are >>not entirely positive. AFAIK, the book is virtually unknown among chess fans. >> >>Regards, >>M.Scheidl > > Wow! Thank you very much! This book is actually translated to English! > I came across it in Kaissiber no 2-98. In this case I don't care much about > reviews...;) > > Sune It would be interesting to finally know the truth about this match. I have read three different versions: 1. Schlecter declined to go for the draw by repetition because, as is well known, he was so good-natured that he did feel it would be honorable for him to win the match this way. 2. Schlecter did not see the draw by repetition. 3. Schlecter needed to win the match by two points, and therefore needed to win the game. This was a common requirement for challengers in those days. There is also a question about whether the match was an official world championship match, or rather just an exhibition intended to create interest and attract sponsors for the real thing. I wish I knew. Mark
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