From: SECELLE JOHANNES F L A <johannes.secelle <at> MINFIN <dot> FED <dot> BE>
Date: 12 dec 2002
Subject: Re: Antwort: Proposal

Dear Boris,

Not only are you the coolest shogiplayer in Europe,
you also have excellent psychological judgement.

btw, if someone deserves to be promoted to 4 dan, it is definitely you !!

Hans

"'Mirnik, Boris'" schreef:

> That is a nice idea, Larry. It surely would be fun to play such a strong
> tournament.
> I could organize it in Berlin, but the problem is of course to decide who should
> participate...
>
> I also like Peter's suggestion:
> "My personal view is that we should accept NSR grades unless
> a player prefers to retain his Elo-based grade."
>
> In that case, I would like to stay 3-dan. I would prefer to see
> the 4-dan diploma (which I am very proud of!) as an award for my
> achievement at the Forum. My true strength is better reflected
> by my ELO-rating.
>
> Boris Mirnik