24-08-2014, 06:04 PM
Glad to see this topic has really taken off (it has been ignored for too long) and that some of our top players are giving their input as well as our aspiring 'next generation'.
I like Andy Bs idea. I think it would be worth considering having a development coach for all players aspiring to be titled... and consisting of getting an Aagaard/Turner/Shaw or a combination to take training sessions for these players and essentially giving them 'homework' to do in their weak areas.
From personal experience, I really struggle to study on my own, that is why the guys at Edinburgh CC meet up and do about 3 hours of puzzles and study every 2/3 weeks. This is is nowhere near enough. But being in a training group has helped, and that is why I think having a core 'development' group that was meeting fairly regularly and working together with a coach would be rewarded.
Regarding finances, some from CS and some from a development group could work.
The online training games also sounds like a good idea!
Probably get shot down for this but... How about Scotland's next FM, gets a guaranteed Olympiad place? Something to work towards for these aspiring players to aim for and as an improving player at 2300+ strength shouldn't be an issue. Scotland desperately needs a young budding titled player. It has been far too long.
I like Andy Bs idea. I think it would be worth considering having a development coach for all players aspiring to be titled... and consisting of getting an Aagaard/Turner/Shaw or a combination to take training sessions for these players and essentially giving them 'homework' to do in their weak areas.
From personal experience, I really struggle to study on my own, that is why the guys at Edinburgh CC meet up and do about 3 hours of puzzles and study every 2/3 weeks. This is is nowhere near enough. But being in a training group has helped, and that is why I think having a core 'development' group that was meeting fairly regularly and working together with a coach would be rewarded.
Regarding finances, some from CS and some from a development group could work.
The online training games also sounds like a good idea!
Probably get shot down for this but... How about Scotland's next FM, gets a guaranteed Olympiad place? Something to work towards for these aspiring players to aim for and as an improving player at 2300+ strength shouldn't be an issue. Scotland desperately needs a young budding titled player. It has been far too long.