11-09-2012, 12:32 PM
Alan Tate Wrote:Simple. Change the format in junior tournaments to one with increment! Maybe some daring congress organiser might try it out as well.
Not sure that the junior tournament idea would work because:
- junior events are effectively allegros, so is not the same as 2 hour plus games. I know Phil mentions the Primary Individual but it was still looked upon by many as an allegro, despite the way that it was graded.
- it's difficult enough to get kids that play junior tournaments to take their time
- the junior squad generally don't play in junior events
It would certainly be interesting to see a congress try it but it may not be practical with the 2 games a day scenario, but hopefully someone can overcome that potential problem.
Alan Tate Wrote:And yes I still think that adult chess is somewhat neglected compared to junior chess....In what respect? Neglected by who?