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Subject: Re: Stupid FIDE site that is never updated properly!

Author: Mogens Larsen

Date: 15:44:21 11/28/01

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On November 28, 2001 at 18:35:07, Dann Corbit wrote:

>It's a shame to see big guns shown the door.  If Anand and some others like him
>fall out, it would really tarnish the whole thing.

That will happen eventually. But there's still a handful of renowned left. Too
bad Karpov and Korchnoi got beaten.

>I enjoy tournaments like this for a couple reasons.  First and foremost is the
>excellent chess play.  But seeing players perform that I am familiar with is
>also valuable to me.  I wish that Yassar were playing, because I just love his
>books.  He's also from this area, and so his Fide falling out really puts a
>cramp in these events for me.

The format of the tournament is a good alternative to the traditional
championship matches IMO. Even though it doesn't promote the creation of new
legends as directly as in the past.

Regards,
Mogens



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