This letter was written by USCF President Denis Barry to FIDE President Kirsan Iljumzhinov. Acting on behalf of Grandmaster Gata Kamsky, Barry asks for clarification of certain terms under which Kamsky will play in the World Championship Match in Elista.

The letter is part of a rapid flurry of correspondence that took place amongst the various parties on 4 and 5 May:

• Letter from FIDE President Iljumzhinov to GM Gata Kamsky continuing negotiations;
• Letter from Iljumzhinov to GM Gata Kamsky listing prospective Chief Arbiters;
• Letter from Iljumzhinov to GM Gata Kamsky concerning logistics, acknowledging that Kamsky will play, and stating that neither player will receive draw odds.

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[On the letterhead of Denis J. Barry, President, USCF]

Kirsan Iljumzhinov
President
c/o FIDE Secretariat
P.O. Box 166
CH-1000
Lusanne 4, Switzerland               May 4, 1996

Mr. President:

Thank you for your letter of May 2, 1996, as well as the invitation to attend the World Championship Match in Elista. We appreciate your efforts and accomplishments in trying to finalize this long-anticipated event.

Mr. Kamsky wishes you to address the following points.

1. It is absolutely necessary that the personal safety and immunity of the Kamskys, as former citizens of the Soviet Union and current resident aliens of the United States, be guaranteed while in Russian territory. The Kamskyâs want Russian Government assurance of their safety.
2. According to the FIDE handbook (regulations 3.19(b)) inspection of the preparations should be made no later than one month before the start of the first game. Mr. Kamskyâs representative to Elista for that inspection.
3. As per paragraph 3.21, a general budget of the match should be itemized for examination. A bank guarantee for the entire undertaking as per 2.12(f) should accompany each proposal.
4. It is my understanding that you guarantee the prize fund of US $2,000,000. According to paragraph 3.24, the latest change in FIDE regulations for this match, 200f the prize fund is remitted to FIDE/CACDEC funds. No other deductions should be applicable.
5. As per paragraph 2.3 the selection of the Chief and Deputy arbiter should be proposed without further delay.
6. Please clarify the issue of what tax, if any, is to be collected by the host country. No tax was collected for any earlier matches. In addition, FIDE fees were substantially lower, no more than 5
7. Mr. Kamsky requests clarification of the rights of the players to income derived from television, film and advertising as required by the 1993 FIDE Handbook.
8. On behalf of Mr. Kamsky, I am asking that the start of the match be delayed until June 8, 1996. Their arrival date can be no sooner than June 3, 1996 because Mr. Kamsky is obligated by contract to play in the Dos Hermanos tournament, which ends on June 2, 1996.

The major issues between the parties seem to be satisfactorily resolved. We are on the verge of achieving this historic result. Reaching a mutual agreement on these minor points will ensure Mr. Kamskyâs participation in this match in Elista.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration of these requests.

[signed Denis J Barry]

Denis J. Barry