1/5/2006 - I just received this press release from Carsten Hensel,
Kramnik's manager. Since October, 2004, the 14th World Champion Vladimir
Kramnik has been in slow free fall since retaining his title against Peter
Leko in Brissago, Switzerland. Kramnik has now disclosed a serious health
problem. At 30 years of age, this is too early for Kramnik to have
debilitating arthritis. I wonder if the arthritis is just a symptom of
a more serious health crisis. One has to wonder if this will nix the
possibility of a Kramnik vs. Topalov World Championship match.
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Dear chessfriends,
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Statement of Vladimir Kramnik:
“I would like to inform the chess community that due to health problems I shall not be able to participate in the Corus Chess Tournament 2006.
A couple of years ago a form of arthritis was diagnosed. This disease causes painful inflammation in the joints. Unfortunately since that time, the symptoms have started to appear more often and with greater severity.
A new recent crises makes it necessary to undertake serious clinical treatment. Solving the present problem within a few months will allow me to come back and enjoy competitive chess at the highest level.
I want to stress clearly, that – as always – I am eager to continue and enhance my chess career. There are still many goals to achieve.”
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Chess Reporter |
Possible causes of early arthritis -
https://www.harvardvanguard.org/info/content.asp?pageID=P00064
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