05-08-2012, 12:34 PM
I see your point Angus, but a few things: 2100 Fide is significantly different from 2100 CS. This would need to be taken into account, along with rate of improvement and how long they have been playing for. Also, how many on this list would have pushed that bit harder if there was a clear goal to aim for? Just like rotating a football squad to create competition, players need to be kept on their toes to get the best out of themselves.