24-12-2011, 12:36 AM
Said I would respond tonight.
Been a long day though so just briefly.
I appreciate both Calum and Clements posts qualifying their comments and I'm happy to accept what they have now said about The World Youth. I'd rather we speak in general terms because mentioning specific events does eventually relate to specific players. Final comment on this. I was massively impressed by all those who played at The World Youth. Masses of work ethic and talent imho.
If the point is that Scotland in general isn't doing as well as we might then I accept that. I do believe in the current juniors to do better and I also think with online coaching in place progress will be made more quickly than it might have been.
Out of the 3 coaches mentioned Andrew and Clement have followed the path of progress which I think the system currently supports and the one I'd probably like Ian to follow. Their effort and investment in chess is much to be admired. Calum is the one though that puzzles me. I don't know how he's motivated himself with very few big opportunities along the way. I think what he has achieved is magnificient with little recognition along the way. I know about the British under 15 and under 16 championships but little was made of that really also. All three deserve to become titled players and I'm certain they will.
Following a path more similar to Calum are other very talented older juniors in Aberdeen. Adam Bremner and Daniel Maxwell. Neither have had many opportunties but both have the potential to become titled players. They also have kept themselves motivated in Chess when at times it must have been difficult to do so.
Finally I'd like to apologise to Hugh for irritating him :-)
I know you all collectively think that I know very little but I will tell you one thing with conviction.
There is more in it ultimately for all of you and indeed all involved in Chess if you spread the net far and wide!! Andrew McHarg is right basically because he agrees with me :U
Paul and Robin also get it I think. I'd be surprised if when Robin eventually scrapes himself of his fence .Ouch! That he will come down on the side of putting barriers in the way of the best at agegroups representing their country. Rejecting the chance of the free accommodation place. We need as many ways to inspire people into Chess as possible.
Signing off. I think the future of junior Chess is in good hands.
Been a long day though so just briefly.
I appreciate both Calum and Clements posts qualifying their comments and I'm happy to accept what they have now said about The World Youth. I'd rather we speak in general terms because mentioning specific events does eventually relate to specific players. Final comment on this. I was massively impressed by all those who played at The World Youth. Masses of work ethic and talent imho.
If the point is that Scotland in general isn't doing as well as we might then I accept that. I do believe in the current juniors to do better and I also think with online coaching in place progress will be made more quickly than it might have been.
Out of the 3 coaches mentioned Andrew and Clement have followed the path of progress which I think the system currently supports and the one I'd probably like Ian to follow. Their effort and investment in chess is much to be admired. Calum is the one though that puzzles me. I don't know how he's motivated himself with very few big opportunities along the way. I think what he has achieved is magnificient with little recognition along the way. I know about the British under 15 and under 16 championships but little was made of that really also. All three deserve to become titled players and I'm certain they will.
Following a path more similar to Calum are other very talented older juniors in Aberdeen. Adam Bremner and Daniel Maxwell. Neither have had many opportunties but both have the potential to become titled players. They also have kept themselves motivated in Chess when at times it must have been difficult to do so.
Finally I'd like to apologise to Hugh for irritating him :-)
I know you all collectively think that I know very little but I will tell you one thing with conviction.
There is more in it ultimately for all of you and indeed all involved in Chess if you spread the net far and wide!! Andrew McHarg is right basically because he agrees with me :U
Paul and Robin also get it I think. I'd be surprised if when Robin eventually scrapes himself of his fence .Ouch! That he will come down on the side of putting barriers in the way of the best at agegroups representing their country. Rejecting the chance of the free accommodation place. We need as many ways to inspire people into Chess as possible.
Signing off. I think the future of junior Chess is in good hands.