Today’s chess quotations
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American chess promoter Sinquefield (who is financing the coaching), Kasparov and Nakamura.
The rumours have been confirmed! Former world champion Garry Kasparov is now embarking of a career as a chess coach. First he worked with M.Carlsen in a highly mediatic fashion, until the two got an equally high-profile divorce. Now Kasparov is working with the American star Nakamura. Does Carlsen feel any jealousy?
The rich, the coach and the student!
“I am surprised, especially since I never got the impression that Kasparov had a great deal of respect for Nakamura’s chess talent. This is why I have been reluctant to believe the rumors of the two working together.”–Magnus Carlsen Link
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The question on every one’s mind is: ”Will Nakamura’s marriage with Kasparov last longer than Carlsen’s?” Already signs of a rift appear. Chessbase (link above) mentions that Nakamura has already missed a planned training session with Kasparov inorder to participate in a Las Vegas Poker tournament! Kasparov was not amused:
“Hikaru’s talent is proven, but he must decide that it is more important to win in chess than in poker.” —Kasparov
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