22-12-2011, 07:24 PM
Andy,
Didn't really mean to speak about Ian but it was easier to mention him than others.
Think it was 2272 performance at Scarborough. He hasn't done a 2400+ performance yet.
His chess is in the doldrums at present which I'm putting down to 'Highers' year. Not worried about it as I know what he can do and I've also seen enough with many other players to know that the future for junior chess in Scotland is rosy. As for Mike! Jonny is a fantastic player 'cheer up' =) Andrew McCl and Shivan also.
Fantastic players!!
His selection wasn't that easy !! allthough he would have gone irrespective of which others at the age group wished to go even if it meant splitting benefit or free accomodation or paying the whole amount. As it happens I think it turned out fair in the end. Others played other tournaments or were given the chance to go to the Worlds. Also I think where there is little to choose between selections it's fair to choose both and split the benefit of the free accomodation place. Or select 1 for the Euros and 1 for the Worlds. If parents are prepared to send 2 strong players to both then I think that option should be open to them also provided they are significantly ahead of the 3rd choice. If there are 3 strong candidates then it would be good to split benefit of free accomodation 3 ways. It only seems fair to me to do it this way. Ian's had a lot of first choice selections but I personally wouldn't mind splitting that and involving others.
Have to agree with Robin about the under 12 girls i.e. These two (and there are other good ones in the age group) are very talented. They should both be given as many opportunities as possible. Create an atmosphere of encouragement. If parents are prepared to fund these events it's all good for Chess imho.
The more the merrier with Robin's proviso that they have to have enough support from coaches to make it happen. I do though think a lot of the older players are very able at prepping their own games. Hamish i.e. did all his own work and also found time to help others and still did a fantastic perfomance.
Find a way to utilise all the talents and the juniors will breakthrough. Again imho.
Didn't really mean to speak about Ian but it was easier to mention him than others.
Think it was 2272 performance at Scarborough. He hasn't done a 2400+ performance yet.
His chess is in the doldrums at present which I'm putting down to 'Highers' year. Not worried about it as I know what he can do and I've also seen enough with many other players to know that the future for junior chess in Scotland is rosy. As for Mike! Jonny is a fantastic player 'cheer up' =) Andrew McCl and Shivan also.
Fantastic players!!
His selection wasn't that easy !! allthough he would have gone irrespective of which others at the age group wished to go even if it meant splitting benefit or free accomodation or paying the whole amount. As it happens I think it turned out fair in the end. Others played other tournaments or were given the chance to go to the Worlds. Also I think where there is little to choose between selections it's fair to choose both and split the benefit of the free accomodation place. Or select 1 for the Euros and 1 for the Worlds. If parents are prepared to send 2 strong players to both then I think that option should be open to them also provided they are significantly ahead of the 3rd choice. If there are 3 strong candidates then it would be good to split benefit of free accomodation 3 ways. It only seems fair to me to do it this way. Ian's had a lot of first choice selections but I personally wouldn't mind splitting that and involving others.
Have to agree with Robin about the under 12 girls i.e. These two (and there are other good ones in the age group) are very talented. They should both be given as many opportunities as possible. Create an atmosphere of encouragement. If parents are prepared to fund these events it's all good for Chess imho.
The more the merrier with Robin's proviso that they have to have enough support from coaches to make it happen. I do though think a lot of the older players are very able at prepping their own games. Hamish i.e. did all his own work and also found time to help others and still did a fantastic perfomance.
Find a way to utilise all the talents and the juniors will breakthrough. Again imho.