02-09-2011, 09:07 AM
David G Congalton Wrote:The commentary would probably not be provided by GM standard players but would be provided by good strength club players who have coaching experience or who are comfortable talking about games. The coaching and analysis of the games would obviously be important but the ability of the commentators to “relate” to the audience, communicate on the same level and even provide some entertainment would be equally important. Any 1700+ player who can juggle chess pieces, whilst playing a musical instrument, singing that song about arbiters from Chess the musical and providing amusing anecdotes about foreign chess-playing excursions would certainly be considered over the monologue of a higher rated but more insular player.
"I've a duty as the referee
At the start of the match
On behalf of all our sponsors
I must welcome you
Which I do -- there's a catch
I don't care if you're a champion
No one messes with me
I am ruthless in upholding
What I know is right
Black or white -- as you'll see
I'm on the case
Can't be fooled
Any objection
Is overruled
Yes I'm the Arbiter and I know best"
"How sad to see, what used to be, a model of decorum and tranquility become like any other sport, a battleground for rival ideologies to slug it out with glee"