Clash of Blames

Grandmaster José Martínez Alcántara, also known as Jospem, discusses the Clash of Claims, the Clash of Blames, Kramnik’s attitude, and the differences between playing online and over-the-board chess in Part…

I would like to thank organizers of the Clash of Blames for providing equal conditions and respectful attitude for both players. Big difference comparing to the previous event. Online part…

“The Clash of Blames: Vladimir Kramnik vs. José Martínez” was held from August 19-21 in London as a rematch of “The Clash of Claims”, which took place in June in…

The “Clash of Claims” was a blitz chess match between former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik and Mexican Grandmaster José Martínez Alcántara (Jospem). Held from June 7-9 in Madrid, Spain, the…

The “Clash of Claims” was a blitz chess match between former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik and Mexican Grandmaster José Martínez Alcántara (Jospem). Held from June 7-9 in Madrid, Spain, the…

As former world champion Vladimir Kramnik never recognized the final score of The Clash of Claims match in Madrid, which he lost to Mexican GM Jose Martínez Alcántara 11.5-14.5, Ilya…