![Kasparov presents the London trophy to Carlsen | photo: Ray Morris-Hill](https://chessintranslation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Kasparov-presents-trophy-to-Carlsen-150x150.jpg)
Kasparov’s verdict on Carlsen’s withdrawal
Ever since Magnus Carlsen’s shock withdrawal from the Candidates Matches it’s been suggested that Garry Kasparov was behind the decision. In a recent interview, however, Kasparov blew that theory out of the water and expressed his disapproval of his former student’s actions.
![Kramnik at the London Chess Classic | photo: Ray Morris-Hill](https://chessintranslation.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Kramnik-in-Round-7-150x150.jpg)
Vladimir Kramnik on 2010
Evgeny Surov’s interview with Vladimir Kramnik after the recent London Chess Classic provided not only an insight into Kramnik’s thought processes during that event, but also a review of 2010 as a whole and an indication of his hopes for the coming year.