Topalov should be incensed. Every time FIDE changes course in mid-stream, the credibility of their claim to regulate the World Championship title erodes. These changes strengthen Kramnik's claim, and weaken Topalov's.
Topalov earned the title, and for the first time since 1993, when FIDE stripped Kasparov of the title, the World Champion is the highest rated active player. Indeed, aside from Anand's one-year reign, it is the first time the FIDE World Champion is in the top ten.
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Originally posted by WulebgrThere is a certain aspect of Karmic retribution for Topalov's recent statements that he didn't want to play a "lesser" player like Kramnik, ain't there?? That's what you get when you hitch your wagon to the knuckleheads at FIDE.
Topalov should be incensed. Every time FIDE changes course in mid-stream, the credibility of their claim to regulate the World Championship title erodes. These changes strengthen Kramnik's claim, and weaken Topalov's.
Topalov earned the title, and for the first time since 1993, when FIDE stripped Kasparov of the title, the World Champion is the highest ...[text shortened]... pion is in the top ten.
Read the story at http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=2699
Originally posted by WulebgrAm I missing something? Isn't that the link to the Arctic Circle U-17 tournament?
Topalov should be incensed. Every time FIDE changes course in mid-stream, the credibility of their claim to regulate the World Championship title erodes. These changes strengthen Kramnik's claim, and weaken Topalov's.
Topalov earned the title, and for the first time since 1993, when FIDE stripped Kasparov of the title, the World Champion is the highest ...[text shortened]... pion is in the top ten.
Read the story at http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=2699
