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Subject: Re: Where is Peter Leko fighting Spirit?

Author: Albert Silver

Date: 05:17:53 10/16/04

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On October 16, 2004 at 07:17:14, Charles Milton Ling wrote:

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>>I tend to disagree and think he had a solid advantage after Kramnik's blunder,
>>but Kramnik's timing in his draw offer was also absolutely perfect as well. He
>>had held a tenuous advantage for most of the game, and Leko had suffered trying
>>to hold the position. In one move, the tide changed completely, but it is
>>extremely difficult to change one's mindset from grim defense to grinding a win.
>>
>
>The draw was offered by Leko.
>
>Charley

Thanks, I didn't know that. I still think the issue was a psychological one, but
speculation is pointless at this point. I'm sure we'll hear his and Kramnik's
side of the story soon enough.

                                             Albert



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