10 Mar 05
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It's amazing, isn't it - Kasparov has been ranked number one for so many years, and had the highest rating ever for so many years, and one of his main reasons for choosing to retire is the whole World Championship fiasco - without a "World Title" to fight for, there is nothin ...[text shortened]... go and order his books from Amazon before the price starts to go up !It's amazing, isn't it - Kasparov has been ranked number one for so many years, and had the highest rating ever for so many years, and one of his main reasons for choosing to retire is the whole World Championship fiasco - without a "World Title" to fight for, there is nothing left to achieve.
It's easy to say that FIDE are to blame for the world championship (as we knew it) disintegrating, but Kasparov should at least take some of the blame - he did form his own championships after all in 1993...
People also seem to point their finger at Kramnik - but he's not the only "Champion" who has held onto his crown by avoiding competition - several of the recognised "World Champions" did it.
It's tempting to be cynical and suggest that Kasparov is announcing his retirement to help re-unify the world championships. What we really need is Kasparov to become the president of FIDE, and return the candidates system to it's historic format.
I guess I better go and order his books from Amazon before the price starts to go up !
11 Mar 05
Originally posted by AlopintoA bummer too because although he just won at Linares, he will leave with a loss in his final professional game.
NO! It was not about time!
This is a very sad thing to happen and it is NOT the same as Michael Jordan! Kasparov still has a lot to give!
My opinion, Kasparov is the strongest player ever. It's too bad Kramnik didn't have the guts to give him another shot.
11 Mar 05
I'm waiting for Nakamura to develop. At the pace he's on, he'll be challenging the big guys in a few years.
I've always been disappointed that Judit Polgar didn't reach W.C. level. Maybe with Kaspy gone she'll suddenly become stronger and win!
Bummer though. I'd have liked to see him spank Kramnik in a W.C. Tournament.