Kasparov Against Ivanchuk? Why Not?

According to an unofficial but trustworthy source, it was actually Kasparov who suggested the idea, although the champion himself denies it. Yet, he is even prepared to cancel a scheduled match with Aleksey Shirov, who has gained his right to participate in the match by winning a qualifying competition. Of course, the champion is also ready to sacrifice Shirov's interests.

If the proposition is accepted, theoretically one of the Ukrainian chess players (for example, Vasyl Ivanchuk) will finally be able to compete for the world champion title.

At the same time, FIDE world champion Anatoly Karpov is trying to persuade FIDE Congress delegates in Elista, Russia, to cancel the Las Vegas tournament. Still, the chances of it being canceled are very small.