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| May-05-08 |
| Piti: Gata needs to raise his level, or else Topalov can even beat him without Silvio and Rybka |
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| May-05-08 |
| Nouvelle: Well he obviously needs more stable successes... but heīs the kind of guy who can surprise you anytime, so at least the good thing is that in Topalov-Kamsky the intrigue is guaranteed! Speaking of which, FIDE just published in its official site that the place for the match will be announced on May 11, the contracts will have to be signed by May 27 and the match will be, as announced before, from Nov. 26 to Dec. 11 2008. |
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May-05-08
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| sallom89: <Piti: Gata needs to raise his level, or else Topalov can even beat him without Silvio and Rybka> LOL !!!!! Rybka hahaha. |
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| May-06-08 |
| slomarko: i thought he'll profit more from working with Ponomariov but it seems he was out of form in this tourney. |
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| May-06-08 |
| Nouvelle: well, usually they work with a second more than once, and this, that I know of, is the first time they work together, so we will probably be able to see if there is profit or not from this "team" in the future, when thayīve worked for a longer time. Anyhow, I prefer to think that something strange happened for Kamsky to start playing badly so suddenly, and that this wonīt happen again... time will tell. I gotta say that I also find nice that "the underdogs", how they call Wang Yue and Gashimov in chessninja, have won this tournament together with Carlsen and will rise in the FIDE list, itīs nice to have some new blood in the top rankings. |
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| May-06-08 |
| slomarko: <I gotta say that I also find nice that "the underdogs", how they call Wang Yue and Gashimov in chessninja, have won this tournament together with Carlsen and will rise in the FIDE list, itīs nice to have some new blood in the top rankings.>
Nouvelle I totally agree with you. there are lots of these "new" players who deserve a chance against the big boys. Gashimov and Wang did fantastic and even Navara and Inarkiev who finished in last places played some great fighting chess. overall the Sofia rules were a great success. as for Kamsky i'm sure he'll bounce back soon. |
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| May-12-08 |
| Augalv: After the request and the letter below of Mr Alexander Chernenko, manager of GM Gata Kamsky, the FIDE President has agreed to give an extension of three more days as deadline for receiving alternative bids on the Kamsky - Topalov WCC semi-final match. FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov considers this decision as a last resource to achieve improved financial conditions for both players. Below is the letter of Mr Alexander Chernenko, manager of GM Gata Kamsky: Manager of GM Gata Kamsky
Postal Address: Kovpaka str. 17, app. 131. Kiev, Ukraine, 03150.Phone: +380445694162; Fax: +380445694163. E-mail: multiinvest.holding@gmail.com Date: 12 May, 2008.
To: FIDE President, Mr. Kirsan ILYUMZHINOV
Re: BID to hold match Kamsky-Topalov
Dear Mr. ILYUMZHINOV,
I would like to inform you because of bank technical reasons BID amount USD 935,000.00 will be designated on FIDE bank account May 15, 2008. Kindly ask you for understanding.
With Kindest Regards,
Oleksandr Chernenko,
Manager of GM Gata Kamsky
Here is a response from Topalov's manager S. Danailov which is published on the chessdom.com website: "The first deadline was April 11, since then it changed 4 times. This seriously damages the FIDE image and shows that they cannot cope with the situation. I am sure in 3 days nothing will have changed. This is not funny, it is sad." |
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| May-13-08 |
| Nouvelle: It IS sad, but itīs FIDE, nothing new. I still donīt know who will supposedly give these $935,000, is it the Ukraine? |
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May-13-08
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| percyblakeney: <I still donīt know who will supposedly give these $935,000> Indeed, $935,000 sounds much for an eight-game match that isn't for the title and doesn't involve a Ukrainian player. |
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| May-13-08 |
| yalie: <Indeed, $935,000 sounds much for an eight-game match that isn't for the title and doesn't involve a Ukrainian player.
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not too much if they can get FIDE to commit to hold the Anand-Kramnik winner - Topa-Kamsky winner in the same place. much like fide giving the contract for the current match to UEP. |
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| May-13-08 |
| slomarko: i predict another FIDE fiasco. |
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| May-13-08 |
| unsound: <slomarko> You're really going out on a limb there. |
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May-14-08
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| ketchuplover: How many different openings does Topalov play? |
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| May-15-08 |
| Nouvelle: Press Release / Kamsky - Topalov 2008
Thursday, 15 May 2008
FIDE received today the following bid from Mr Alexander Chernenko, manager of GM Gata Kamsky, for the WCC Challengers Match 2008 Kamsky - Topalov. The World Chess Federation is expecting the confirmation of the wire transfer from its bankers in Switzerland in order to finalise all the remaining details for this great event. (from www.fide.com) |
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May-15-08
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| percyblakeney: It seems a bit strange that the organiser (VAT ZTO Prodexport) is contacted through a gmail address, and isn't mentioned anywhere on the Internet, but maybe things will work out. |
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| May-15-08 |
| Nouvelle: well, everything in this matter is strange and unclear, but you canīt ask for more. according to this email the match will take place in Lviv, Ukraine. |
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| May-15-08 |
| slomarko: question: who sponsors the match? |
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May-15-08
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| acirce: <Confirmation : bank sleep will follow within 2 bank days> What is "bank sleep"? |
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| May-16-08 |
| danielpi: <acirce> It's what banks do from 4:00PM-10:00AM. |
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| May-16-08 |
| danielpi: <slo> It's unclear, but it seems to be the city of Lviv itself that's putting up the cash. In any case, the money's in the bank now, so Lviv it is. http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail...
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| May-16-08 |
| MichAdams: N.B. to Carsten Hensel: on your maps, it'll be listed as <Lemberg>. |
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| May-16-08 |
| wallytherhino: <How many different openings does Topalov play?> Source:
Veselin Topalov
Most Played Openings:
With the White pieces:
Sicilian (146)
B90 B33 B48 B46 B30
Ruy Lopez (88)
C88 C78 C84 C92 C67
Ruy Lopez, Closed (52)
C88 C84 C92 C87 C90
French Defense (43)
C11 C10 C18 C19 C02
Queen's Indian (42)
E15 E17 E12 E16
King's Indian (40)
E94 E92 E97 E76 E91
With the Black pieces:
Sicilian (215)
B90 B33 B22 B51 B30
Sicilian Najdorf (86)
B90 B92 B91 B93 B97
King's Indian (67)
E92 E97 E94 E81 E60
Queen's Pawn Game (55)
A46 E10 E00 A40 A41
Modern Benoni (52)
A57 A70 A58 A61 A67
Ruy Lopez (50)
C78 C67 C65 C88 C69
Total (most played openings):
White - 29
Black - 30
Total - 59
Does this thouroughly answer your question <ketchuplover>? |
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May-16-08
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| sallom89: <wallytherhino> i would say no, this doesn't answer his question.. his question was weird lol, i've seen it and didn't like to answer it.. because as a top GM with alot of knowledge i guess almost all famous opening has been tryed by him. Maybe he should ask what opening he doesn't play , but whats the use? lol. anyway predicting what opening will Topalov play in the match is Kamsky's team job, and i believe its hard! |
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May-16-08
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| talisman: maybe kamsky's manager can run for the pres. of fide?...this guy is good. |
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| May-17-08 |
| Nouvelle: <talisman> apparently, much better than FIDE presidential board... |
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