Istratescu lost - rapid games to follow
He lost the last game, so the score is 2.5 - 1.5 in Karpov's favour. A score somewhat expected, but shadowed by Karpov's unsportsmanlike behaviour. He didn't honor his contract to appear on national television, he just cancelled it, because he was angry with his one and only loss. Like contracts mean nothing. All right, he's the great man, he can do anything, unlike us, mere mortals.

Now if Istratescu was Fischer, I guess he would start to complain about the poor lightning conditions, the chair, Karpov's hipnotizers (I would really love to find out whether that rumour was true, and Karpov indeed had them in the playing hall - or if it was just that, a rumour), the TV cameras and the contrast of the squares of the board. But I guess there were bowling alleys nearby, and I highly doubt that his hotel room had too nice a view. At least, we no longer have to search for Bobby, we know exactly where he is: Reykjavik.
- posted by Időbeosztás-guru @ 10:06 AM