15 Dec 06
In case anyone is interested, Topolov has used a FIDE rule to challenge Kramnik for the world championship...
FIDE rules state that any 2700+ rated player can challenge for the world chapionship in a 12 game match, as long as he can put the neccessary funding in place....
This funding has been located, and the challenge has been formally issued to FIDE, asking for a match in Sofia in April 2007....
We await to see what FIDE/Kramnik say in response......
15 Dec 06
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Originally posted by CityblueI hope that he behaves himself this time, I didn't really have an opinion of him before the last match in which he disgraced himself against Krammy. No matter how good he is at chess I think as a man he is a joke, it should be about chess not petty cry-baby accusations of cheating because things aren't going your way.
In case anyone is interested, Topolov has used a FIDE rule to challenge Kramnik for the world championship...
FIDE rules state that any 2700+ rated player can challenge for the world chapionship in a 12 game match, as long as he can put the neccessary funding in place....
This funding has been located, and the challenge has been formally issued to FID ...[text shortened]... or a match in Sofia in April 2007....
We await to see what FIDE/Kramnik say in response......
15 Dec 06
Originally posted by zebanothey should delay Mexico for 2008 maybe...
Interesting, I wouldn't mind a rematch if they can avoid another scandal. That said, how will this work with the Mexico 2007 championship - especially if Topalov wins (being champion is how Kramnik qualified)?
15 Dec 06
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Originally posted by vipiuMexico, as exciting as it will be, is a terrible idea. The world championship should be decided in a match.
they should delay Mexico for 2008 maybe...
Wisdom decrees that Mexico be cancelled in order to shedule the Topalov-Kramnik rematch at an appropriate time approximately one year after the reunification. Alas, wisdom is next to non-existent among the FIDE leadership.
15 Dec 06
Originally posted by WulebgrI completely agree, and it appears that Kramnik has given in too.
Mexico, as exciting as it will be, is a terrible idea. The world championship should be decided in a match.
Wisdom decrees that Mexico be cancelled in order to shedule the Topalov-Kramnik rematch at an appropriate time approximately one year after the reunification. Alas, wisdom is ext to non-existent among the FIDE leadership.
http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=3540
Is this the end of match play?
15 Dec 06
Originally posted by zebanoFIDE promises a series of matches to determine qualifiers 5-8 for Mexico. The paucity of information regarding the dates and locations of these matches indicates the difficulties FIDE faces in organizing their next fiasco.
I completely agree, and it appears that Kramnik has given in too.
http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=3540
Is this the end of match play?