18-09-2016, 04:30 PM
Of course there are good reasons why Scotland should send a team to the Olympiad, but there are good reasons to do lots of other things too. I don't see yet why subsidising the players is the best use of funds. Does anyone really care whether we finish 40th or 100th? As George has said there will always be players willing to pay their own way, ensuring we are represented.
Chess in Scotland is in decline at club level. The pyramid needs to be built from the bottom. Spending money on top players and norm seekers etc may have short term results but an extra IM here or there will not reverse the fundamental problem. If you have more players participating and a good structure, the titled players will follow.
Chess in Scotland is in decline at club level. The pyramid needs to be built from the bottom. Spending money on top players and norm seekers etc may have short term results but an extra IM here or there will not reverse the fundamental problem. If you have more players participating and a good structure, the titled players will follow.