23-04-2013, 12:14 PM
David G Congalton Wrote:I accept the headline isn't helpful but there is much more in the article and the surrounding web pages, which highlights the benefits of chess. Richard Farleigh is one of the top investors in the world, appearing on Dragon's Den in two series and succesful enough to retire to Monaco at 34.
He highlights playing chess at school as a pivotal point in his growing up and has played in two chess Olympiads. I would have thought that given his business acumen, business contacts and interest in chess, he may be someone worth approaching for advice or assistance in developing Chess in Scotland, securing investment and promoting Scottish Chess and the Commonwealth Chess Championships.
Agreed. I read his article, and most of it does promote the qualities of Chess. =)