I have to say, this switch in commentary pairings has really dampened the experience a bit. The latter pair are just not as good. Dirk Jan doesn't know enough chess and GM Short is too dry. Like many spectators on Twitter I'd demand a return to Polgar and Trent, but I hear the latter is en route to Bulgaria to play in an event there.
It is possible that the change in commentators was all pre-planned, but I wonder if Polgar is at least trying to grab her old seat back. Last night, she (or someone behind her official Twitter account) blurted out these tweets (recent to oldest).
@Pogonina @Tromso2014 We must be professional, treat all participants with respect, leave personal stuff out. Basic courtesy #chessworldcup
— Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) August 24, 2013
@rolpol What he says in the pub w/ friends is not my business. But not on the air about a current player in @Tromso2014 #chessworldcup
— Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) August 24, 2013
@anjaander @Tromso2014 It's not about sense of humor. It's about professionalism toward #chessworldcup players. image of the org/sponsors
— Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) August 24, 2013
Total trash, not worthy of a prestigious event like @Tromso2014 #chessworldcup. I'm deeply disappointed at Nigel's poor judgement.
— Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) August 24, 2013
As a woman, I find Nigel's discussion about Vlad's former girlfriend on the air reprehensible, so unprofessional @Tromso2014 #chessworldcup
— Susan Polgar (@SusanPolgar) August 24, 2013
I can only imagine what it must be like at the venue right now between Polgar and Short. If she does get her seat back in the commentary room, I say pair her with the just eliminated Korobov. Those two would make for an interesting duo of commentators.
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I understand that the change in commentator teams halfway through was planned from the start.
I agree that having two strong players commentating is immeasurably better than one.
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