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Subject: Re: is there a reason to held a new WCCC in 2001 or later?

Author: Paul

Date: 13:12:38 04/17/01

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On April 17, 2001 at 16:01:15, Uri Blass wrote:

>On April 17, 2001 at 15:41:26, Paul wrote:
>
>>On April 17, 2001 at 14:19:21, Uri Blass wrote:
>>
>>>I believe that there should be an agreement about the meaning of the title
>>>before WCCC.
>>>
>>>The title may mean the right to play against the player who is considered to be
>>>the world champion by kasparov in 2001-2003 but only if it is known to the
>>>participants before the event.
>>>
>>>Uri
>>
>>So the participants would try even harder to win than they already did? What
>>influence would knowing that have on the result? Nothing!
>
>I disagree.

Already had a feeling you would. :)

>Some of the players that did not participate may participate.

Although it's possible, I doubt that, because if you don't find the title of
worldchampion important enough to participate ... well ...

>It is also possible that the participants would try to work harder.
>Uri

I also seriously doubt that, it's a worldchampionship after all.

Paul





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