Ramble 12

As I write this, the World Chess Championship match between Anand and Topalov has finished in Bulgaria, with Anand emerging victorious. The score was 6.5 to 5.5, the win coming in the final game of the 12 game contest, thus avoiding the quick-play deciders. Congratulations to Anand, a player worthy of comparison with all the other great champions.

I wonder whether it is time for Mr. Kasparov to begin his next great series: ‘My Great Successors’. Perhaps after Carlsen becomes the champion? If, when, maybe.

I think the length of the match was just about right. With so much pressure these days, no adjournments, the whole world at your elbow watching what you are doing (that’s the internet for you), it would be sheer cruelty to wish to prolong the contest to the classical 24 games or have indefinite limits.

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The results of the survey "Do you use a Chess Engine" are 36% Yes and 64% No.

[1-05] John Wiliams has been elected the new secretary of the CCLA

[17-04] Third ICCF Veterans's Cup Announcement in the ICCF website

[06-04] Important information on the ICCF website regarding the WCCC 2010 Semi-Final Cycle {more}

There is now a Suggestion Box function on the Champions League website. Have your say [more]

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