Whose the real World Champion? I think they should just play a match and settle the entire dispute. I prefer Topalov as World Champion. I like the idea of a Bulgarian as World Champion. Although, I'd much prefer another American World Champion. But, I doubt it will ever happen again after Fischer.
Bucky
Originally posted by powershakerWho powershaker prefers as World Champion should decide the matter. He's that important.
Whose the real World Champion? I think they should just play a match and settle the entire dispute. I prefer Topalov as World Champion. I like the idea of a Bulgarian as World Champion. Although, I'd much prefer another American World Champion. But, I doubt it will ever happen again after Fischer.
Bucky
Originally posted by powershakerWorld champoin.. hmm... beckham.
Whose the real World Champion? I think they should just play a match and settle the entire dispute. I prefer Topalov as World Champion. I like the idea of a Bulgarian as World Champion. Although, I'd much prefer another American World Champion. But, I doubt it will ever happen again after Fischer.
Bucky
OH RIGHT AT CHESS? kasprov.
OH NOT RETIRED? Jacob aaraagard
Originally posted by ark13Yeah he looks rubbish.
I personally don't think Xanthos stands a chance against Topalov.
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Originally posted by zebano???? Didn't beating him without losing a game show that Kramnik "deserved" to play Kasparov??
Personally I say Kramnik. You become world champion by beating the world champion not by merly winning a super-tournament.
That said, there is some question as to weather or not Kramnik deserved to play Kasparov...
Originally posted by no1marauderyes
???? Didn't beating him without losing a game show that Kramnik "deserved" to play Kasparov??
And the other questions pale in light of everything FIDE has done since 1993 vis-a-vis the world championship. The only thing that gives the FIDE champion validity is his 2005 success. The organization confers no legitimacy. When Topalov understands this, he will play Kramnik.
Only two champions became champion without beating the champion. Botvinnik is one and Karpov is the other. Alekhine died and Fischer retired (?) are the causes. Kramnik is the World Chess Champion. Topalov is the FIDE Champion. As far as Topalov being a stronger player? Fischer was the strongest player in 1971 and 1972.
Originally posted by WulebgrExactly! If Topalov didn't win the other prestigous events during the year there would be no discussion. World Classical Chess champion has to be beaten. It's not based on your success for the year. FIDE is FIDE. The only reason Kasparov agrees w/ Topalov is because he got beaten by Kramnik. He has been known for his tantrums.
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And the other questions pale in light of everything FIDE has done since 1993 vis-a-vis the world championship. The only thing that gives the FIDE champion validity is his 2005 success. The organization confers no legitimacy. When Topalov understands this, he will play Kramnik.
Originally posted by hahahaaaaKasparov is more concerned that he continue to have an opinion, and that he expresses it, than he is in whether his opinion makes sense, or follows from the last absolute truth he uttered a few months ago. He's almost as difficult to deal with as FIDE.
The only reason Kasparov agrees w/ Topalov is because he got beaten by Kramnik. He has been known for his tantrums.
If he were not one of the best players in history, no one would listen.
Originally posted by Santa Drummer"World champoin.. hmm... beckham"
World champoin.. hmm... beckham.
OH RIGHT AT CHESS? kasprov.
OH NOT RETIRED? Jacob aaraagard
Oh boy, this just proves you know as much in football (soccer for the ...) as you do in chess! Very telling indeed! Please, if you do training questions, be abit more coherent; your problem #1 plain old sucked!!! 😛