Thank goodness Topalov is leading. The last thing the chess world needs is a champion with the name of Rustam Kasimdzhinov. That really doesn't roll off the tongue easily. Some people might think you're spitting at them or drunk. Worse yet, try saying that when you've had a couple too many and trying to impress someone. Like movie stars he needs to change his name to something simple like, well something simple and impressive. Any suggestions?
Another observation: Played well, chess looks such a simple game. I'm awed. Leko-Adams seems such a crushing refutation of the Petrov, I'm absolutely gobsmacked - where did Adams go wrong?
Originally posted by buffalobillDid you read Nigel Short's commentary? He seems to think Adams' opening preparation has been, not to put to fine a point on it, rubbish.
Thank goodness Topalov is leading. The last thing the chess world needs is a champion with the name of Rustam Kasimdzhinov. That really doesn't roll off the tongue easily. Some people might think you're spitting at them or drunk. Worse yet, try saying that when you've had a couple too many and trying to impress someone. Like movie stars he needs to c ...[text shortened]... such a crushing refutation of the Petrov, I'm absolutely gobsmacked - where did Adams go wrong?
Originally posted by NordlysI didn't trust myself to type it right, so I copied and pasted off the site I was reading. They got it wrong, which exactly makes my point. He needs a new monicker, otherwise how is he is supposed to become a household name and strike fear into the heart of his enemies? At the very least his first name should be Ivan. And then something in Russian that means Terrible or Horrid or Fearsome or something like that which rolls off the tongue. In short, he needs a decent agent. But he can't use short - that's taken.
It's "Kasimdzhanov". Your spelling works well to prove your point, though. 😉