tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post1186620301502729108..comments2023-11-03T04:57:40.606-05:00Comments on Susan Polgar Global Chess Daily News and Information: Update: Caruana received invitation to US Championship!Chess Daily Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08623733406361333715noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-24207042946640396512012-12-10T22:19:26.361-06:002012-12-10T22:19:26.361-06:00Meh, it seems like this is being driven out of pro...Meh, it seems like this is being driven out of proportion. Someone obviously misspoke about his eligibility, probably because they were unaware of FIDE's rule. <br /><br />Much respect to Franc for quickly jumping on this, setting the record straight and then quickly getting in touch with FabianoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-52193130714012072232012-12-10T11:45:45.735-06:002012-12-10T11:45:45.735-06:00Hello from Italy. Of course Fabiano is free to pla...Hello from Italy. Of course Fabiano is free to play in the US Championshis as well as in the Italian one, when the rules allow it. I just would like to recall that Fabiano himself stated in some interviews that he is also Italian citizen since the day of his birth (07-30-1992). He became International Master and Grand Master with the Italian Chess Federation, he won no less than four Italian championship and he was the first board of the Italian team at the Olympiads 2008, 2010 and 2012. Our chess federation supported him financially and significantly since 2007 along with some Italian private sponsors. I will remain one of his fans (as I am from the very beginning) whatever he will choose for his chess career and life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-87969265668263700732012-12-09T19:20:04.777-06:002012-12-09T19:20:04.777-06:00Who from the USCF told the organizer that he's...Who from the USCF told the organizer that he's qualified to play? That person should be removed from that position immediately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-67693055687310046442012-12-09T18:42:41.606-06:002012-12-09T18:42:41.606-06:00I would think that another player with duel citize...I would think that another player with duel citizenship would be eligible and her name is International Master Martha Fierro, born in Rhode Island, and now playing for Ecuador. Would certainly make the women's championship more than a 2 horse race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-69632846626150263022012-12-09T18:14:01.295-06:002012-12-09T18:14:01.295-06:00Yeah, Francisco is a good guy. Too bad there aren&...Yeah, Francisco is a good guy. Too bad there aren't more of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-46458143802977580662012-12-09T18:11:40.817-06:002012-12-09T18:11:40.817-06:00Franc is the only one who has the courage to speak...Franc is the only one who has the courage to speak up. Others are simply hiding when mistakes are made and they're all over the website when they want credit for something good. Typical USCF politicians.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-41600928678056069242012-12-09T18:07:26.789-06:002012-12-09T18:07:26.789-06:00It's clear that someone high up at the USCF sc...It's clear that someone high up at the USCF screwed it up. This person apparently told the organizer something that was false. Now it's time to cover up to save face. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-53279699928567735162012-12-09T17:19:47.900-06:002012-12-09T17:19:47.900-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010077237947045001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-74862678843633876872012-12-09T17:18:28.020-06:002012-12-09T17:18:28.020-06:00This doesn't mean Caruan is planning to play f...This doesn't mean Caruan is planning to play for the U.S. Federation, does it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010077237947045001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-42230318232787162962012-12-09T15:47:23.609-06:002012-12-09T15:47:23.609-06:00KWRegan,
FIDE has already given approval for GM T...KWRegan,<br /><br />FIDE has already given approval for GM Timur Gareev to represent the U.S. in International competitions, to include our Zonal Championship. He was eligible to represent the U.S. at the upcoming Continental Team Championship (January 2013) and was invited, but his schedule does not permit his attendance. I am pretty sure we will see him at the U.S. Championship!<br /><br />FrancAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-5397965686721581872012-12-09T15:39:34.128-06:002012-12-09T15:39:34.128-06:00Hi Susan,
No one is leaving Fabiano "hanging...Hi Susan,<br /><br />No one is leaving Fabiano "hanging" nor is it that the USCF does not want him to participate -- quite the opposite. IF he cannot participate, it will be because of FIDE rules regarding Zonal Championships, not USCF rules. That said, the USCF leadership, and I, have been exchanging emails with GM Caruana. I have also emailed FIDE officials in order to obtain clarification.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />FrancAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-5654594718145798872012-12-09T15:15:12.135-06:002012-12-09T15:15:12.135-06:00The USCF lost Caruana once before because of lack ...The USCF lost Caruana once before because of lack of support. They will lose him again. It's the US loss and gain for Italy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-26019316587453042882012-12-09T15:06:43.454-06:002012-12-09T15:06:43.454-06:00Thank you, Franc. I trust that you will clear up t...Thank you, Franc. I trust that you will clear up the mess. He is a good kid and a sensational player. I know him and his family since he started playing chess. <br /><br />This is a part of the email: "I have heard from the USCF that you are indeed eligible to play, and will be happy to keep you updated when we have more information available." <br /><br />Best wishes,<br />SusanChess Daily Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623733406361333715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-4129904995296085792012-12-09T14:27:05.693-06:002012-12-09T14:27:05.693-06:00Susan,
Earlier today, I was put in contact with F...Susan,<br /><br />Earlier today, I was put in contact with Fabiano, via email. We will definitely clear that up for him.<br /><br />Did the organizer say who, in the USCF, stated that he was eligible to play? In non-Zonal years, that would be no problem as it would be USCF's decision. Next year, however, is a different story...<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />FrancAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-76795146242179869952012-12-09T14:11:04.874-06:002012-12-09T14:11:04.874-06:00Franc,
This is the official response from the or...Franc, <br /><br />This is the official response from the organizer, which was provided to me by the Caruanas:<br /><br />"I have heard from the USCF that you are indeed eligible to play, and will be happy to keep you updated when we have more information available...."<br /><br />Fabiano and his family are under the impression that this is the case. If it is not, I think they should be notified promptly by the USCF so they can make other plans.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />SusanChess Daily Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623733406361333715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-89326394665193591372012-12-09T13:27:31.245-06:002012-12-09T13:27:31.245-06:00Just to set the record straight...GM Caruana has n...Just to set the record straight...GM Caruana has not received an official invitation. He has, however, expressed interest in participating in the US Championship. The 2013 edition of the event is a Zonal Championship. As it stands right now, Fabiano's FIDE flag is Italy. So...an invitation would be premature.<br /><br />Franc Guadalupe<br />FIDE Zonal President for the U.S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-90375755005662198632012-12-08T23:58:22.700-06:002012-12-08T23:58:22.700-06:00I don't understand - he doesn't live in th...I don't understand - he doesn't live in the U.S. and FIDE has him as representing the Italian chess federation. How is this possible, and why in the world would the USCF do this? Oh wait, it's the USCF, never mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-85184928399653992782012-12-08T15:37:43.868-06:002012-12-08T15:37:43.868-06:00Spero che tutti e tre possono giocare. E quando s...Spero che tutti e tre possono giocare. E quando sarà Timur Gareev admissibile? Mi piacerebbe molto vedere un Campeonato di 10 o 12 che arriva a Categoria 19 (2700+). KWReganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792573098380066005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-48456438957737666602012-12-08T15:03:54.524-06:002012-12-08T15:03:54.524-06:002013 is a Zonal year. Since he plays under the Ita...2013 is a Zonal year. Since he plays under the Italian flag, he is not eligible according to FIDE rules.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-43004829979746112432012-12-08T11:55:45.860-06:002012-12-08T11:55:45.860-06:00That's a wonderful news, congrats for the invi...That's a wonderful news, congrats for the invitation.wrestlerhttp://wrestling-shoes-clearance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-72356042776365329222012-12-08T10:45:58.203-06:002012-12-08T10:45:58.203-06:00very cool. we need to make him our own :) which he...very cool. we need to make him our own :) which he is.aam@ficshttp://comparapoll.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-29356860459194033532012-12-08T09:42:54.257-06:002012-12-08T09:42:54.257-06:00Nakamura will roll him. Nakamura will roll him. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-24227065065394028932012-12-08T06:46:25.521-06:002012-12-08T06:46:25.521-06:00Of course you are if you signed a contract with th...Of course you are if you signed a contract with the organizers. These are professional players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13118012.post-38763137738186731762012-12-08T05:04:51.262-06:002012-12-08T05:04:51.262-06:00Nobody is OBLIGATED to playNobody is OBLIGATED to playAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com