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Subject: Re: World Chess Champion Title

Author: David H. McClain

Date: 13:33:23 11/16/05

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On November 16, 2005 at 16:05:54, Ted Summers wrote:

>My Thoughts:
>
>Kramnik has his Title and so does Topalov. In the end doesn't it all come down
>to who you recognize. Does anyone's "Title" really have any weight if you don't
>recognize them or their title?
>
>Think about it, did Kramnik recognize Kasparov claim for a rematch? No, he felt
>Kasparov should have to qualify for the right to play him (Kramnik Again)
>
>The way I see it you either recognize the FIDE title or you don't, and if you
>don't recognize the FIDE title what's the point of a reunification match. I
>think you should stick by what you truely believe.
>
>So why shouldn't FIDE say F$$K "Kramnik"?
>So why shouldn't Kramnik say F$$K "FIDE"?
>
>Each party can go on and hold thier own events.

Ted,

In the end as with all professional sports it comes down to money.  With the
right amount offered to everyone including FIDE, they all will be the best of
friends.  DHM



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