Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

[Caesar Posylek]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

I copied Larry Bevand's quote with some corrections of Anton's last name, as below:

"FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov expressed dissatisfaction with actions of Chairman of the organizing committee of the World Cup in Tbilisi and expressed his regret that such unpleasant situation has occurred.

Recall that Canadian chess player Anton Kovalyov left the World Cup without playing in the third round match. The reason for the demarche was the aggressive actions of the head of the organizing committee Zurab Azmaiparashvili, who insulted Kovalyov.

- Kirsan Nikolayevich, Kovalyov played in shorts in the first two rounds. Was it possible that arbiters could not notice this during the game?
The organizers had to decide on the spot. I do not interfere in this matter. President of FIFA does not interfere in the work of arbiters during the game.

- Do rules of FIDE stipulate how to dress?
Under the dress code, player should wear a suit. It is like an official event. It is recommended to play in suit or else they may come in underwear (laughs). This is usually stipulated in the contracts of chess players.

- Did Kovalyov violate the rules of FIDE?
The situation is extremely unpleasant. Organizers should have told him about the way he was dressed before.

- According to Kovalyov, Azmaiparashvili nearly attacked him...
It was ugly on the part of Zurab. Kovalev was offended at the way he was talked to. Sometimes words may hurt a lot. If I do not confuse anything, he has not received a fee for participating and winning the competition. He would have received a certain amount for two rounds. Zurab should not behave this way.

- Will FIDE initiate proceedings on this issue?
Kovalev should write to the commission on ethics about this. Even football judges can be penalized for swearing. There were witnesses. The disciplinary body of our organization will consider this situation.

- Was there something like this in the history of chess?
There were no such incidents, but there were times when chess players did not shake hands before the game. Later, it was decided that player must be considered as defeated for showing disrespect to his opponent.

- What is your attitude to what happened?
- I am upset that Zurab Azmaiparashvili lost his temper."

[Hugh Brodie]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

Anton is advertised as playing in the Varennes tournament near Montreal Thanksgiving weekend.

[Caesar Posylek]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

I think every player should wear shorts in the next Canadian Open in support of Kovalyov and in protest of Zurab.
Would be great for publicity which may ironically attract sponsorship one day...

Anton has a chess scholarship to the University of Texas at Dallas, and he was wearing their chess team sweater to the World Cup. So I don't think he will retire soon.

[Caesar Posylek]

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Recently, a very funny picture of GM.Zurab Azmaiparashvili has been circulating on the internet, as below on the link:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...4463222&type=3

or:

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/...ssell%20photos

I'm positive that the picture looks too much like Bozo the clown.

[Caesar Posylek]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

Recently, a very funny picture of GM.Zurab Azmaiparashvili has been circulating on the internet, as below on the link:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...4463222&type=3

or:

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/...ssell%20photos

[Gordon Ritchie]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

The issue is bullying by the chief organizer. Personally, I would favour requiring smart casual attire for our national championship---Nigel Short always set a classy example in that regard once he reached the top echelons. It is not a good advertisement for our sport to have players, even top players, dressed like slobs. It says all that needs to be said about the demographic we represent---not good.

[Mike Ivanov]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

I think every player should wear shorts in the next Canadian Open in support of Kovalyov and in protest of Zurab.
Would be great for publicity which may ironically attract sponsorship one day...

[Ian Findlay]

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Kudos to Ivanchuck, who showed up today with his jeans rolled up, exposing part of his calf, obviously in support of Anton. Would be nice to see Ivanchuck qualify.

[John Brown]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

I think Fischer once told Torre who came in with a t-shirt and jeans. To go change to a suit or he refused to play him.
Maybe the World event should have done like Ed Mirvish and if you went to Old Ed's you'd have to wear some outlandish tie because you forgot to wear one.
They could provide oversized Long pants to fit anyone.

[Caesar Posylek]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

An extremely rare instance of us being in agreement.

That is a true statement for sure, I totally agree.

[Caesar Posylek]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

Anton opponent's game and result from the next round:

Rodshtein, Maxim - Fedoseev, Vladimir
0-1
FIDE World Cup 2017 round 07
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 d5 4. Bg2 Bb4+ 5. Nd2 O-O 6. Nf3 b6 7. O-O Bb7 8. a3 Be7 9. b4 c5 10. bxc5 bxc5 11. Rb1 Qc8 12. Bb2 Nbd7 13. dxc5 Nxc5 14. Qc2 Nfe4 15. Rfc1 f6 16. cxd5 Bxd5 17. Nd4 f5 18. Nxe4 fxe4 19. Qc3 Rf7 20. Qe3 Qd7 21. Ba1 Raf8 22. f4 e5 23. fxe5 Qg4 24. Rf1 h5 25. h3 Qg6 26. Kh2 h4 27. g4 Bg5 28. Qc3 Rxf1 29. Rxf1 Rxf1 30. Bxf1 Qf7 31. Nf5 Ne6 32. Kg1 g6 33. Nd6 Qf4 34. Bg2 Bd8 35. Nc4 e3 36. Bxd5 Qf2+ 37. Kh1 Qf1+ 38. Kh2 Bg5 39. Bxe6+ Kg7 40. Qxe3 Bxe3 41. Nxe3 Qxa1 0-1

[Caesar Posylek]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

However, wearing proper pants, as per regular-minatory requirements pays off and avoid all that hustle.

What about this chess player (GM.V.Ivanchuk's photo), playing in the same tournament? Is he being treated the same way as Anton was?

[Caesar Posylek]

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Zurab might be the worst human ever, but he never forced Anton to wear shorts for the most important 2 games of his life...

Again, I think it needs some more explanation but...

-Yes, FIDE is a corrupt organization. With a bunch of corrupted individuals leading the show. The Olympics and the FIFA are the same.

-Just wear some pants and you'll have more of a point against them. A nice pair of pants will cost 100$. That's 1% of the 10k you're making to show up at the World Cup.

However, wearing proper pants, as per regular-minatory requirements pays off and avoid all that hustle.

[Mathieu Cloutier]

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Totally inaccurate to the game of Chess & to those who play the game ...congrats!

Zurab might be the worst human ever, but he never forced Anton to wear shorts for the most important 2 games of his life...

Again, I think it needs some more explanation but...

-Yes, FIDE is a corrupt organization. With a bunch of corrupted individuals leading the show. The Olympics and the FIFA are the same.

-Just wear some pants and you'll have more of a point against them. A nice pair of pants will cost 100$. That's 1% of the 10k you're making to show up at the World Cup.

[Neil Frarey]

Re: Kovaliov playng in the World's Cup in Giorgia

And on a more general basis:

Chess is a poor's man game because everyone involved act like they're poor. Including some top level GMs.

Totally inaccurate to the game of Chess & to those who play the game ...congrats!