30-09-2012, 12:53 AM
This post from Peter Smith on the ECForum:
Perhaps a reason why not much is being written about it by your average chess-playing Joe?!
Quote:I think it is outrageous that this event is closed to actual spectators. I traveled up to London today to see these top players only to be met by a bouncer at Simpsons barring my way and preventing attendance. Agon could have at least made this policy clear on its website, then I wouldn't have wasted £30 on a train ticket! It's all wrong anyway. They shouldn't bother bringing these players to London if you can't see them. Watching on a video link is NOT the same as attending a live event. They might as well be playing on the moon. KEEP CHESS LIVE!!
Perhaps a reason why not much is being written about it by your average chess-playing Joe?!