A critic of the system Evgeny Sveshnikov

gm sveshnikov in 2005

known 1 of outspoken , controversial grandmasters on circuit, sveshnikov has in recent years been linked player revolts on handing in of gamescores. accepted practice players submit copies of gamescores tournament organisers , these games later appear on internet, in books, magazines , in database programs. whilst benefits development , popularisation of chess obvious, sveshnikov insists not in best interests of chess professionals allow continue.

most fundamentally, difficult chess players earn living; speaks of many chess players in russia , baltic states suffering severe depression , in cases committing suicide. georgy ilivitsky, alvis vitolins, karen grigorian, lembit oll , alexey vyzmanavin prominent examples.

he contends gamescores labours , intellectual property of 2 players concerned , therefore copyright permissions , royalty fees should apply. morally corrupt, argues, authors, editors , owners of chess publishing houses profit publication of gamescores. effectively, players prevented producing exclusive book of own best games investment retirement. has questioned wisdom of handing on such detailed information future opponents, utilise databases improve chances of victory, regardless of original thought or chess playing ability.