28-02-2012, 08:12 AM
This seems to be a very commendable initiative, if a little rough at the edges. The helpful responses by Alan Tate and Robin Moore demonstrate its attractiveness. Perhaps you should also consult 'experts' like Adam Raouf in England and Jacob Aagard to see if they can offer advice. Quality Chess (i.e. Jacob) is linked to Mr Naiditsch and might be willing to assist however they can - ideas and background knowledge perhaps - though it might be better to make such approaches in private rather than through an open site like this.
Ideas are only the first - essential - step, but there needs to be a period of gestation if still birth is to be avoided.
Have you approached Alex Macfarlane or Lara Barnes yet? They are our specialist organisers surely?
I certainly wish you well, but would 100 players @ £30.00 be adequate? If not, charge more. Our quality players would surely jump at a chance like this.
Sorry if this sounds more like a homily than encouragement. Good luck.
Ideas are only the first - essential - step, but there needs to be a period of gestation if still birth is to be avoided.
Have you approached Alex Macfarlane or Lara Barnes yet? They are our specialist organisers surely?
I certainly wish you well, but would 100 players @ £30.00 be adequate? If not, charge more. Our quality players would surely jump at a chance like this.
Sorry if this sounds more like a homily than encouragement. Good luck.