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Subject: Re: Anand is Number 8; Kasparov Accepts Championship Match Offer

Author: José de Jesús García Ruvalcaba

Date: 08:58:02 04/26/99

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On April 26, 1999 at 05:05:49, Harald Faber wrote:

>On April 23, 1999 at 16:51:37, KarinsDad wrote:
>
>>PSS. There is a championship match offer set up between Kasparov and Anand. The
>>prize fund is $3 million US ($2 million for the winner, $1 million for the
>>loser). Kasparov has accepted already. Anand has until midnight tonight to
>>accept. If it goes through, it is scheduled for October 1999.
>
>This is all a beat into Shirov's face.

	It is even insulting to a profesional player like Shirov. I expect him to sue
Kasparov if the match against Anand takes place.

>I am sure Shirov would have no chance against Kasparov. Anand won't have a
>chance too but he will perform better.

	I think Shirov has a better chance than Anand. Anand may have slightly better
technique, but definitely Shirov has more fighting spirit; and that seems
important in a high-caliber match.

>What sucks is that Shirov qualified for a championship match and now Kasparov
>decides that noone wants this match so the more attractive match Kasp-Anand will
>be setup.
>Why should anyone care anymore for Kasparovs qualifications if he doesn't stick
>to this handling?

	I see no reason.



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