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Subject: Re: Kasparov vs Spassky

Author: Mark Ryan

Date: 13:28:13 07/22/05

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On July 21, 2005 at 20:33:13, Joseph Merolle wrote:

>   It seems that Kasparov had a lot to say about how he thinks Karpov would have
>beat beat fischer in 75. I think this is his indirect way of saying he was
>better then fischer since he beat Karpov. However, it's interesting to note that
>Kasparov was having trouble with Spassky in the early 80 in many tounaments.
>This leads me to beleave that in late 70s fischer would have dominated the both
>of them. Here are 2 examples however there are more.
>Boris Spassky outlasted Kasparov in 1981 at Tilburg in a great battle.
>  Kasparov (2630) Spassky (2630) 0-1.
>
>   Lets cheer the real hero in the 72 match where Spassky could have walked away
>with title in hand when fischer pulled his no show act.

[snip]

Boris Spassky won many fans for his sportsmanship and gentlemanly behaviour
before, during, and after the Fischer match.  I was among those who were won
over.  He was also described as having a "universal style", able to play any
type of chess position by simply finding the best move.  He is a credit to the
game.

Mark




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