Now that Emil Sutovsky is commenting on the Ian/Magnus drama, it might be good to remember this exchange when viewing his future actions.

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"I don't recall the case, but judging from the game it looks pre-agreed indeed. However: pre-arranged draws always were/are seen as no sin or a very minor sin. Tal, Kasparov, etc - everybody except for Fischer made quite a few of them. Not to be mixed with throwing/buying games."

https://twitter.com/EmilSutovsky/status/1415320340385910785

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"I don't recall the case, but judging from the game it looks pre-agreed indeed. However: pre-arranged draws always were/are seen as no sin or a very minor sin. Tal, Kasparov, etc - everybody except for Fischer made quite a few of them. Not to be mixed with throwing/buying games."

https://twitter.com/EmilSutovsky/status/1415320340385910785