21-12-2011, 10:56 PM
The suggestion of setting a minimum grading requirement is sensible for these high level international junior events. Losing is an occupational hazard but a succession of losses will be massively dispiriting to all but the most mentally robust player.
Clement's suggested grades fit well with the all time junior charts <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://chessscotland.com/grading/alltimejuniors.htm">http://chessscotland.com/grading/alltimejuniors.htm</a><!-- m -->
I think every Scot who has ever achieved an IM norm appears somewhere on this page so it's a pretty good indicator of potential. If you are not at these levels yet then adult weekend congresses can be worked through till you improve.
Clement's suggested grades fit well with the all time junior charts <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://chessscotland.com/grading/alltimejuniors.htm">http://chessscotland.com/grading/alltimejuniors.htm</a><!-- m -->
I think every Scot who has ever achieved an IM norm appears somewhere on this page so it's a pretty good indicator of potential. If you are not at these levels yet then adult weekend congresses can be worked through till you improve.