By Renzo Verwer (Translation from Dutch: Kaarlo Schepel)

“This has got to be hell. One hour and 33 minutes in the Dam-to-dam race ! It was horrid, I thought that one hour 06 minutes would be possible. It was very challenging, especially the idea that I was only capable of staying just ten minutes ahead of you. I had to stand still and rest a few times during the last six kilometres, and I was afraid that you would pass me … that would have been the ultimate humiliation ! I overrated myself once more. ” Continue reading Loek van Wely: “I do not believe in the innocence of top chess players. “ →