Author: Omid David Tabibi
Date: 09:58:33 05/18/04
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On May 18, 2004 at 12:55:25, José Carlos wrote: >On May 18, 2004 at 09:16:34, Omid David Tabibi wrote: > >>On May 17, 2004 at 05:48:45, Richard Pijl wrote: >> >>>>There are thousands of players at Biel, only a dozen at Wijk an Zee. So what ? >>>>When was the last time Kasparov, Polgar, Anand played in Biel ? >>> >>>There are also thousands of (well, at least more than a thousand) players at >>>Wijk aan Zee. >>>Besides the three grandmaster groups there are several other tournaments. >>>See http://www.coruschess.com/ for more info on those (click information-general >>>information). >> >>In Linares there are usually about half a dozen players only. And it is usually >>considered the most important tournament. > > No it isn't. The most important tournament has always been the world champs >where players from all over the world and all levels can participate, in zonals, >interzonals etc. If you are strong enough you can get to play the world champion >if you pass the previous contests. And you must attend in person for the world championship; you don't play over the internet... > Linares is a joke, an spectacle. No more. The winner in Linares must be >strong, sure, but can't be considered the strongest player when only a few, >choosen by a man, are participating. > > José C. > > >>> >>>Richard.
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