Sam Trenholme wrote on Fri, Sep 22, 2006 07:56 PM UTC:
I just want to start a discussion about the Kramnik - Topalov world chess championship match which is starting tomorrow. This is the first time in 13 years where a orthodox western Chess match will determine both the world champion and the FIDE world champion.
It should prove to be a very exciting match. Kramnik became the classical world Chess champion when he beat Kasparov in 2000; Topalov is currently FIDE's strongest player. I personally think Kramnik will win the match; he seems to have his arthritis under control and has more 1-on-1 match experience than Topalov. Most people are rooting for Topalov; he has a more exciting playing style complete with sacrifices.
Anyway, the first game starts tomorrow. Any thoughts on this match?
It should prove to be a very exciting match. Kramnik became the classical world Chess champion when he beat Kasparov in 2000; Topalov is currently FIDE's strongest player. I personally think Kramnik will win the match; he seems to have his arthritis under control and has more 1-on-1 match experience than Topalov. Most people are rooting for Topalov; he has a more exciting playing style complete with sacrifices.
Anyway, the first game starts tomorrow. Any thoughts on this match?
- Sam