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From: liang@cvl.UUCP (Eli Liang)
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Subject: Re: Re: World Championship stopped.
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Date: Thu, 21-Feb-85 20:49:23 EST
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> It is interesting to note that this no-limit, draws not counting
> system, is something like the one advocated by Fischer. Fischer,
> however, wanted 10 wins (with a 9-9 tie clause). Since this match
> was canceled by the FIDE, and I suspect they will never again adopt
> such a system, I guess we will never see Fischer as world champion
> again.
> 
> 	D.F. Webster

Is there anyone around who really harbors any hope that he "would" even
officially play again?

-eli

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