22 Sep 05
Originally posted by ivanhoeso kasparov is too old and tired,
Fide Chess Championship 2005.
Kasimdzhanov, Adams, Polgar, Anand, Topalov, Leko, Morozevich, Svidler.
September 28 - October 15
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what about kramnik?
are there other biggies missing?
22 Sep 05
Originally posted by flexmoreI don't know the details, but it seems like the selection was made on recent results. Kramnik hasn't been convincing recently (maybe his attempt to switch to 1.e4 has to do with it). Other biggies missing: Ivanchuk, Grishuk, Shirov, ... and Ponomariov (although he is not seen at the same level by most). I find the selection of Kasimdzhanov a little surprising.
so kasparov is too old and tired,
what about kramnik?
are there other biggies missing?
22 Sep 05
Originally posted by Mephisto2Kramnik is the classical World Champion, which FIDE has not recognized since the early 1990s (when Kasparov organized the short-lived PCA). He was invited, but refused. Kramnik insists that the winner of the FIDE championship could play him for the title; FIDE has made the players sign a statement that they will not do so.
I don't know the details, but it seems like the selection was made on recent results. Kramnik hasn't been convincing recently (maybe his attempt to switch to 1.e4 has to do with it). Other biggies missing: Ivanchuk, Grishuk, Shirov, ... and Ponomariov (although he is not seen at the same level by most). I find the selection of Kasimdzhanov a little surprising.
We can hope that the winner, whoever it is, violates this agreement, plays a match against Kramnik, and finally puts an end to the division between the title holder and the organization that should regulate the title process. This year's event is certainly a terrific improvement over the KO fiasco. It will be easier to consider the winner a champion. But reunification seems as far away as ever.
22 Sep 05
If we go by recent results, then Topalov is starting as one, if not THE favourite! Kasjmedanov (sorry the spelling, didn't verify) is there because he is the defending champion...he is very solid do not put it by him to steal half points from alot of the favourites. Anand is probably the strongest but with his incredible energy Topalov could certainly dish out more decisive results (both pro and con🙂) and rip the title from Anand's hands. His games are a definite must to watch! Those who I believe have no chance whatsoever are Polgar, Adams (too solid) and Kas. Leko, Topi and Anand will fight it out with the results between the 3 being the determining factor. This, of course, is my humble opinion. Bye.