The Gazette Montreal, Quebec, Quebec, Canada Friday, January 03, 1975 - Page 26
Master's Words
What was really said between world champion Bobby Fischer and FIDE regarding future world championship conditions is a matter of serious concern to chess players everywhere. Following is a continuation of the publication of these communications, from Fischer's side:
“During and after match arbiters and appeal committee members must not engage in press activities, so as not to compromise their relations with the two players.
“I oppose limitation of prize fund as limitation of rights of players and dignity of chess. Prize fund should be bid in gold because of world-wide inflation spiral.
“I oppose splitting match sites because it would double all problems. I oppose a possible fine for appealing arbiter's decisions as petty and decreasing player's rights.
“When challenger is unavailable champion deserves to have up to one year at his discretion to prepare for substitute challenger.
“World championship is duel of individuals and not of federations, whose function should be to assist and not dictate to players. The two players are far more capable of reaching agreement without political intervention. Player should inform FIDE in writing whenever he delegates rights to his federation.”
