If M. Brautigam really saw what he reported, it casts shadows of suspicion much darker than those casted on Kramnik in Elista. A shadow of suspicion is no proof, however.

Perhaps next time all spectators should be relieved of their electronic equipment before entering the playing venue, to collect those items only if they’re leaving not to enter again.

In view of the possibilities of cheating it seems a sad necessity.

Fortunately, the advances made in the field of electronic equipment and software provide opportunities as well as drawbacks.

Peter Dogger and his crew deserve the highest praise for utilizing these the way they did. I truly hope they broke the ground for a new era in covering chess-events.

Cheers, Peter! Whomsoever has won Corus, you’ve won the hearts of many chess-enthousiasts with your reports.