Napoleonic Empire
27-03-2005, 18:49
[OOC: This was an rp between me and Fascist Confederacy, continued from this thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=407907). It is a precursor to the war in which ze Russian bastards will bow down to their Parisian superiors.]
Official Statement from the Imperial Government of Napoleonic France
Today is a wonderful day for the French Chess Federation, and indeed, in all of France. In a decisive, excellently manuevered competition, French Chess Federation President Jean-Claude Loubatière successfully defeated Soviet Chess Grandmaster Anatoli Kaskparov. Because of this defeat, the Soviet Union's claim of Mr. Kaskparov as greatest chessplayer in the world is now France's own. Mr. Loubatière is honored to be recognized as chess world champion.
Mr. Loubatière made a statement earlier today about the match.
This was certainly the greatest match of my life, and mr. Kaskparov was a worthy competitor. As I progressed, I had doubts about his ability to make judgement, but I see that his aggressive style is indeed radical from French chessplaying, and denotes him rather skilled. I cannot fully found my victory on my own skill, but this is one small contribution I make to glorious France. I am only glad I could serve my nation, and I now seek to prove my skill further to the world stage, solidifying my postion as world chess champion.
A published version of the unedited transcript of the match is also being released, making its international appearence below.
Transcript and Log of Chess Game:
Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov (White, representing the Soviet Union) vs. Jean-Claude Loubatière (Black, representing the Napoleonic Empire)
B2 to B4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your turn Mr. Loubatière.."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Of course. I think I will enjoy this."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Really now? Should be interesting."
B7 to B6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Pulling some French play out of your back-pocket eh?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Oui."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Ah, wonderful."
C1-A3
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your turn, comrade."
F7-F6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Moving in your front line, eh?"
G1-F3
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your turn, Mr. Loubatière"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*stays silent, concentrating on the board. He takes alot more time than usual, it is a style of French chess players, very ponderous.*
H7-H5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Kaskparov watches as the grandmaster debates over each move. His eyes dart as his fingers shift eagerly to each piece, seeming to pick by lottery... A planned chaos is what chess is.
D2-D3
H6-H6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Ahh.. Interesting..."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*seems to be slightly radical in his moves, with little strategy connecting them, but smiles quizzically and his watches Anatoli's hands*
E1-D2
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Trying to learn Jean-Claude?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Knowledge begins with observation. Knowledge is the pretext to power."
E7-E6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I see... But, unlike you and your government. The power doesn't rest with me. It rest with those who adore me."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Adoration only lasts with image. And images fade with time."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Fade with death."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Death increases the image, because when you die, the image never dies." *takes a sip of water*
B4-B5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I suppose you're right in that case... Your move."
G8-E7
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"And now, yours."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Wonderful..."
F3-H4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Gently lifts the glass of vodka to his lips, taking a small sip,"Go my european comrade."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Does not alcohol inhibit the judgement?"
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Not in my case... I've been drinking vodka since I was four.. I suppose it's in Russian blood.."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"A tolerance I see... The first sign of addiction."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I suppose."
C8-B7
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Your move."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Don't take my pawn... You'll lose your bishop."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"You can't take my queen. She's on the wrong square. And my king would take you if you did two moves and took the pawn."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"God moves in mysterious ways. I do not. What I am doing is simply a sampling of what you have to offer. You do make good observations, but observations... Are observations merely that."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I don't believe in god..."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*grins* "Neither do I."
G2-G3
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move. And atleast you don't put your faith in fake, skitzophrenic beings..."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"I put faith in one thing, a greater thing. The one encompassing thing that I am compared insignificant towards. I put faith in nation, and pride, because I know I am mortal, but faith is not, and that the state shall always be."
E8-F7
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Your move."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Not going to answe eh?"
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Moving your queen eh?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Sorry, you may be unacquainted with French craftmanship, but that's a queen."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Obviously... I couldn't tell... We don't have many noble bourgeiose in the USSR..."
D2-D1
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move."
H6-G6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Ten moves eh? Not very offensive."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Good... Intelligent move... Rook for a Knight... The decisions.."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Offense is what lost many wars. Offense is what won many wars. It is merely a choice of style. We prefer to, bide our time."
F1-G2
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Anatoli smirks lightly, watching the older Frenchman ponder.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*seems somewhat surprised*
B7-G2. Black Bishop takes White Bishop.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Bishop takes Bishop."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Your move."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Hmm.. How nice of you."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"The French are known for love and for arrogance. We are not known for diplomacy."
H4-G2. White Knight takes Black Bishop.
?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"How about my working knight, takes your lying priest? Eh? Your move."
G6-G4
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Arrogance is not monopolized by us, apparently. Your move now."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Obviously."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"How nice of you."
H2-H4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move, merovingian."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Watches patiently, waiting for the frenchman to move the small, ivory pieces - obviously made in France.
g7-G6
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Made."
f2-f4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move."
f8-g7
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Wonderful."
D1-d2
e7-f5
e2-e4
f5-g3. Black Knight takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Knight takes Pawn."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I see..."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move, merovingian.."
d2-b4
g3-h1. Black Knight takes White Rook.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Knight takes Rook."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Mhm"
f4-f5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move."
c7-c5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Eighteen moves."
b4-b3
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move."
a7-a6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Good job frenchman... Forcing me to move?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"I am a sea. I do not force the boat to move with me. The boat choses whether to follow the wind into the doldrums, where then it relies on me, or to skip the middle man and take my course. It is the rhino's bargain. Coercion."
g2-f4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Good job.. Your move."
a6-b5. Black Pawn takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Pawn takes Pawn"
f4-e6. White Knight takes Black Pawn.
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Knight takes pawn."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Check, by the way.."
d7-e6. Black Pawn takes White Knight.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Pawn takes Knight."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"And thats a queen, not a king."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I know."
f5-e6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Check."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"You're better than I thought."
f7-e8
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Your move."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Move twenty three..."
b3-b5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Queen takes pawn, your move. Check by the way."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Checkmate in two or three moves."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Hitler predicted that his blitzkrieg would take France in the course of months. France was taken. And then, liberated, not from without, but from within."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"The essence of revolution."
e8-e7
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Your move."
a3-b2
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Checkmate."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Or... not..."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Certainly. Your a bit too quick to judgement."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I get ahead of myself.."
e7-e6. Black King takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"King takes Pawn."
d3-d4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Stalin - however insane he may be - refused to give up East Germany to the allies... They have yet - and never will - reclaim it."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*smirks, staying silent*
g4-e4. Black Rook takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Rook takes Pawn. Check."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Ahh.. Ballsy eh?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*continues to smirk*
e1-d2.
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Out of check, and your move."
e4-h4. Black Rook takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Rook takes Pawn."
d4-d5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move.."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Check, correct?"
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Ah, yes... Check."
d8-d5. Black Queen takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Queen takes Pawn. Check."
d2-c1.
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Out of check. Your move.."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Waits eagerly, gently scratching his chin..
d5-c4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Going after my queen. Or trying to get my king is what you've been doing."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"You can't tell where the wind is going until it hits you."
b5-e8
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Check."
e6-d6
b2-f6. White Bishop takes Black Pawn.
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"At certain times in our life, we must sacrifice something... Bishop takes Pawn."
g7-f6. Black Bishop takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
Bishop takes Bishop.
e8-f8
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Check."
f6-e7.
f8-f7
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Move.."
a8-a2. Black Rook takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
Rook takes Pawn.
a1-a2. White Rook takes Black Rook.
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Rook takes Rook..."
c4-a2. Black Queen takes White Rook.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
Queen takes Rook.
f7-e8
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"I would like to point out something. With your Queen, you could have taken my own."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I know."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Of course you do."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Move."
b8-d7
b1-c3
h4-d4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I resign."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Resign?"
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Yes. It is a better duty to my people that I resign. You are a good opponent. I do not wish to lose just yet... I am but a young man."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"I would ask you to continue to play. After all, we need to finish this. To resign would be to be a mark that would disgrace you among many people, perhaps not to me. I want to finish this game, as it has been the best of my life. I would rather be comforted with a loss."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Or win."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I have already submitted the resign, I cannot turn back. I have never lost a match, and from what I have been told, neither have you. Let's keep it that way."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
'I have lost matches. Now, if you are so afraid of being beaten, then by all means, resign, but this is a sign of defeat."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
He chuckles softly,"Whatever you think frenchman... A defeat is a defeat. A resignation is a refusal to win or lose..." Anatoli stands, extending a friendly hand.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"It is an admittance that you cannot win. An offering of a draw, that would be a refusal to win or lose. But not a resignation. We will be publishign the transcript of this. I hope you perform better back in Russia."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I hope you don't want to be labelled an enemy of the USSR."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Publish it. I care not."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"For refusing to recognize a draw when none was presented? Very well."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"But when the Iron Curtain falls over your nation, be sure you let the fascists back in Paris know who cause it."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Bold words."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I come from a country of bold men."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I offered you my friendship. But what have you. I admit at this moment I couldn't have won."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Are you pleased now, Merovingian?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"I have offended you, and I do not deserve your friendship. Unless the offer stands. I am arrogant, and would not accept a draw. I can accept this, but that does not excuse anything I previously said. Am I satisfied? France is satisfied, the Federation is. But I am not, because of my own actions."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"But let this be known... I played you without support from the USSR. You just played a freelancer. Then I'am sorry you feel that way, but I - personally - care not."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Then I take my leave, and not bother you with my presence no longer."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Sits as he watches the Frenchman leave.. He then slings the chess board across the room...
Because of the possible controversial nature of Loubatière as world champion of chess, we are willing to accept all state sanctioned matches against other world chess players. We love a good competition, and seek to back up our claim of Loubatière as world champion.
Official Statement from the Imperial Government of Napoleonic France
Today is a wonderful day for the French Chess Federation, and indeed, in all of France. In a decisive, excellently manuevered competition, French Chess Federation President Jean-Claude Loubatière successfully defeated Soviet Chess Grandmaster Anatoli Kaskparov. Because of this defeat, the Soviet Union's claim of Mr. Kaskparov as greatest chessplayer in the world is now France's own. Mr. Loubatière is honored to be recognized as chess world champion.
Mr. Loubatière made a statement earlier today about the match.
This was certainly the greatest match of my life, and mr. Kaskparov was a worthy competitor. As I progressed, I had doubts about his ability to make judgement, but I see that his aggressive style is indeed radical from French chessplaying, and denotes him rather skilled. I cannot fully found my victory on my own skill, but this is one small contribution I make to glorious France. I am only glad I could serve my nation, and I now seek to prove my skill further to the world stage, solidifying my postion as world chess champion.
A published version of the unedited transcript of the match is also being released, making its international appearence below.
Transcript and Log of Chess Game:
Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov (White, representing the Soviet Union) vs. Jean-Claude Loubatière (Black, representing the Napoleonic Empire)
B2 to B4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your turn Mr. Loubatière.."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Of course. I think I will enjoy this."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Really now? Should be interesting."
B7 to B6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Pulling some French play out of your back-pocket eh?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Oui."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Ah, wonderful."
C1-A3
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your turn, comrade."
F7-F6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Moving in your front line, eh?"
G1-F3
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your turn, Mr. Loubatière"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*stays silent, concentrating on the board. He takes alot more time than usual, it is a style of French chess players, very ponderous.*
H7-H5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Kaskparov watches as the grandmaster debates over each move. His eyes dart as his fingers shift eagerly to each piece, seeming to pick by lottery... A planned chaos is what chess is.
D2-D3
H6-H6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Ahh.. Interesting..."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*seems to be slightly radical in his moves, with little strategy connecting them, but smiles quizzically and his watches Anatoli's hands*
E1-D2
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Trying to learn Jean-Claude?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Knowledge begins with observation. Knowledge is the pretext to power."
E7-E6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I see... But, unlike you and your government. The power doesn't rest with me. It rest with those who adore me."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Adoration only lasts with image. And images fade with time."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Fade with death."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Death increases the image, because when you die, the image never dies." *takes a sip of water*
B4-B5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I suppose you're right in that case... Your move."
G8-E7
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"And now, yours."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Wonderful..."
F3-H4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Gently lifts the glass of vodka to his lips, taking a small sip,"Go my european comrade."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Does not alcohol inhibit the judgement?"
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Not in my case... I've been drinking vodka since I was four.. I suppose it's in Russian blood.."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"A tolerance I see... The first sign of addiction."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I suppose."
C8-B7
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Your move."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Don't take my pawn... You'll lose your bishop."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"You can't take my queen. She's on the wrong square. And my king would take you if you did two moves and took the pawn."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"God moves in mysterious ways. I do not. What I am doing is simply a sampling of what you have to offer. You do make good observations, but observations... Are observations merely that."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I don't believe in god..."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*grins* "Neither do I."
G2-G3
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move. And atleast you don't put your faith in fake, skitzophrenic beings..."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"I put faith in one thing, a greater thing. The one encompassing thing that I am compared insignificant towards. I put faith in nation, and pride, because I know I am mortal, but faith is not, and that the state shall always be."
E8-F7
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Your move."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Not going to answe eh?"
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Moving your queen eh?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Sorry, you may be unacquainted with French craftmanship, but that's a queen."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Obviously... I couldn't tell... We don't have many noble bourgeiose in the USSR..."
D2-D1
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move."
H6-G6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Ten moves eh? Not very offensive."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Good... Intelligent move... Rook for a Knight... The decisions.."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Offense is what lost many wars. Offense is what won many wars. It is merely a choice of style. We prefer to, bide our time."
F1-G2
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Anatoli smirks lightly, watching the older Frenchman ponder.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*seems somewhat surprised*
B7-G2. Black Bishop takes White Bishop.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Bishop takes Bishop."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Your move."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Hmm.. How nice of you."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"The French are known for love and for arrogance. We are not known for diplomacy."
H4-G2. White Knight takes Black Bishop.
?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"How about my working knight, takes your lying priest? Eh? Your move."
G6-G4
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Arrogance is not monopolized by us, apparently. Your move now."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Obviously."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"How nice of you."
H2-H4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move, merovingian."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Watches patiently, waiting for the frenchman to move the small, ivory pieces - obviously made in France.
g7-G6
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Made."
f2-f4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move."
f8-g7
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Wonderful."
D1-d2
e7-f5
e2-e4
f5-g3. Black Knight takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Knight takes Pawn."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I see..."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move, merovingian.."
d2-b4
g3-h1. Black Knight takes White Rook.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Knight takes Rook."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Mhm"
f4-f5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move."
c7-c5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Eighteen moves."
b4-b3
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move."
a7-a6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Good job frenchman... Forcing me to move?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"I am a sea. I do not force the boat to move with me. The boat choses whether to follow the wind into the doldrums, where then it relies on me, or to skip the middle man and take my course. It is the rhino's bargain. Coercion."
g2-f4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Good job.. Your move."
a6-b5. Black Pawn takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Pawn takes Pawn"
f4-e6. White Knight takes Black Pawn.
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Knight takes pawn."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Check, by the way.."
d7-e6. Black Pawn takes White Knight.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Pawn takes Knight."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"And thats a queen, not a king."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I know."
f5-e6
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Check."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"You're better than I thought."
f7-e8
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Your move."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Move twenty three..."
b3-b5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Queen takes pawn, your move. Check by the way."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Checkmate in two or three moves."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Hitler predicted that his blitzkrieg would take France in the course of months. France was taken. And then, liberated, not from without, but from within."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"The essence of revolution."
e8-e7
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Your move."
a3-b2
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Checkmate."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Or... not..."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Certainly. Your a bit too quick to judgement."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I get ahead of myself.."
e7-e6. Black King takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"King takes Pawn."
d3-d4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Stalin - however insane he may be - refused to give up East Germany to the allies... They have yet - and never will - reclaim it."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*smirks, staying silent*
g4-e4. Black Rook takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Rook takes Pawn. Check."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Ahh.. Ballsy eh?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
*continues to smirk*
e1-d2.
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Out of check, and your move."
e4-h4. Black Rook takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Rook takes Pawn."
d4-d5
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Your move.."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Check, correct?"
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Ah, yes... Check."
d8-d5. Black Queen takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Queen takes Pawn. Check."
d2-c1.
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Out of check. Your move.."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Waits eagerly, gently scratching his chin..
d5-c4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Going after my queen. Or trying to get my king is what you've been doing."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"You can't tell where the wind is going until it hits you."
b5-e8
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Check."
e6-d6
b2-f6. White Bishop takes Black Pawn.
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"At certain times in our life, we must sacrifice something... Bishop takes Pawn."
g7-f6. Black Bishop takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
Bishop takes Bishop.
e8-f8
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Check."
f6-e7.
f8-f7
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Move.."
a8-a2. Black Rook takes White Pawn.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
Rook takes Pawn.
a1-a2. White Rook takes Black Rook.
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Rook takes Rook..."
c4-a2. Black Queen takes White Rook.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
Queen takes Rook.
f7-e8
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"I would like to point out something. With your Queen, you could have taken my own."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I know."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Of course you do."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Move."
b8-d7
b1-c3
h4-d4
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I resign."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Resign?"
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Yes. It is a better duty to my people that I resign. You are a good opponent. I do not wish to lose just yet... I am but a young man."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"I would ask you to continue to play. After all, we need to finish this. To resign would be to be a mark that would disgrace you among many people, perhaps not to me. I want to finish this game, as it has been the best of my life. I would rather be comforted with a loss."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Or win."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I have already submitted the resign, I cannot turn back. I have never lost a match, and from what I have been told, neither have you. Let's keep it that way."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
'I have lost matches. Now, if you are so afraid of being beaten, then by all means, resign, but this is a sign of defeat."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
He chuckles softly,"Whatever you think frenchman... A defeat is a defeat. A resignation is a refusal to win or lose..." Anatoli stands, extending a friendly hand.
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"It is an admittance that you cannot win. An offering of a draw, that would be a refusal to win or lose. But not a resignation. We will be publishign the transcript of this. I hope you perform better back in Russia."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I hope you don't want to be labelled an enemy of the USSR."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Publish it. I care not."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"For refusing to recognize a draw when none was presented? Very well."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"But when the Iron Curtain falls over your nation, be sure you let the fascists back in Paris know who cause it."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Bold words."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I come from a country of bold men."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"I offered you my friendship. But what have you. I admit at this moment I couldn't have won."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"Are you pleased now, Merovingian?"
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"I have offended you, and I do not deserve your friendship. Unless the offer stands. I am arrogant, and would not accept a draw. I can accept this, but that does not excuse anything I previously said. Am I satisfied? France is satisfied, the Federation is. But I am not, because of my own actions."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
"But let this be known... I played you without support from the USSR. You just played a freelancer. Then I'am sorry you feel that way, but I - personally - care not."
Jean-Claude Loubatière, President of the French Chess Federation says:
"Then I take my leave, and not bother you with my presence no longer."
]?[ Anatoli Volgovitch Kaskparov ]?[ - Soviet Chess Grandmaster says:
Sits as he watches the Frenchman leave.. He then slings the chess board across the room...
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