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Subject: Re: Topalov plans to play under auspices of Fide alone

Author: Jorge Pichard

Date: 07:40:06 11/16/05

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On November 16, 2005 at 10:30:20, Mike Hood wrote:

>On November 16, 2005 at 07:52:37, Thomas Logan wrote:
>
>>http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=2742
>>
>>Tom
>
>Blah blah blah.
>
>This declaration is all about politics and has nothing to do with chess.
>
>Topalov is making more enemies than friends by siding with FIDE in this matter.
>Maybe he is stronger than Kramnik, based on his recent performance, maybe not.
>But many people regard Kramnik as the true classical chess champion, so Topalov
>should swallow his pride and agree to a title match to unify the titles.
>
>In boxing it happens all the time ;)

Usually people with the loudest mouth are the one to receive the biggest
contract in sport. EX: Cassius Clay and Bobby Fischer. Therefore, Topalov is in
the right track :-)

Jorge



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