Monsieur Christophe Bouton of France is FIDEās representative in Elista, Kalmykia.

Despite trying conditions ÷ internet interruptions, non-functioning telephone lines, unhandy Russian e-mail software ÷ Christopheās move relays by telephone, fax, and e-mail have made U.S. Chess Onlineās real-time webcast of the Kamsky/Karpov match possible.

U.S. Chess extends itās deep appreciation to M. Bouton for his dedication in making US Chess Online real-time coverage of this World Championship match from Elista possible.

Merci, Christophe. Merci beaucoup!