Письмо Василия Иванчука
30.11.2009
Прошу простить меня моих поклонников, друзей, коллег по оружию и многочисленных любителей шахмат за эмоциональное интервью. Я был очень расстроен после поражения, но ни в коем случае не собираюсь бросать шахматы! И хочу опровергнуть появившуюся в СМИ информацию о моем уходе… С уважением, Василий Иванчук.
Rough translation:
I ask my supporters, friends, chess colleagues, and many chess enthusiasts to forgive me for the emotional interview. I was very upset after losing (to So), but I am not planning to give up chess. I also wish to challenge the reports on SMI about me leaving the game.
Respectfully,
Vassily Ivanchuk
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Chess without Chucky is like Vodka without drinking glass!
I am very glad to hear that he is not going to give up chess, I understand his being upset, a true competitor never likes to lose and to do so on such a grand stage is bound to be upsetting.
I can’t wait to see how Vasya will react when Wesley So beats him again.
“Chess without Chucky is like Vodka without drinking glass!”
Which means it’s a lot merrier … you drink it straight from the bottle!
Thank Goddess!
Jan Newton
Goddesschess
Glad to hear it. Ivanchuk was understandably upset after losing to So, but So’s victory over Kamsky has proven that he’s no flash in the pan.
Did anyone really think he was going to give up chess? The only thing I haven’t heard yet is his apology for saying “My opponent .. played very badly.” Pretty classless for such an experienced GM if you ask me.
“Win with grace, lose with dignity”
— Susan Polgar