28-07-2013, 05:07 PM
amuir Wrote:The truth: Scotland were last in the Glorney and Gilbert tournaments by a distance
Moderated myth by Scottish delusionists: Scotland won the Glorney and Gilbert tournaments comfortably as usual
Andy, your missing the point. The reason why people react to your post is that some kids lack confidence and some of them will already feel bad that they did not score more than they did for the team. I wasn't just saying it for the sake of it- the players all showed great potential and the score did not reflect how close some matches were- the Robinson team should have one at least two more matches.
Another illustration of the lack of respect for juniors was when I played you as up and coming junior over 25 years ago -(game 1 below) I'm thick skinned and water of a duck back to me- I don't know any player who would dream of doing that against Murad or Kai etc - apart from that they would convert the white advantage.
It took 25 years for over the board revenge and the time that passed made it ever more sweet. Ironically I know you will actually appreciate the games =)
Gillies Aged 15 – Muir (1-0) Approx 1986 grading diff approx 450 [pgn]1.d4 e6 2.c4 Qe7 3.Nc3 Kd8 4.Nf3 Qe- black later won[/pgn]
Gillies – Muir (1-0) June 2013 – Stewarton Allegro [pgn].d4 d5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.g3 e6 4.Bg2 Be7 5.0-0 0-0 6.c4 dxc4 7.Ne5 Nc6 8.Bxc6 bxc6 9.Nxc6 Qe8 10.Ne5 Bb7 11.Qc2 c5 12.Rd1 Rc8 13.Nc3 cxd4 14.Rxd4 Bc5 15.Rh4 h6 16.Bxh6 gxh6 17.Qd2 Be4 18.Nxe4 Bxf2+ 19.Kf1 Nxe4 - black resigns[/pgn]
With your experience you should be giving some more back to the game - as I recall apart from being a really good player your playing style and technique lends itself to being passed over to juniors.
Whilst on subject I take my hat of to Mathew Turner - so refreshing to see a coach engaging with juniors in a witty, fun and instructive way - and also to Heather for putting in a power of prep work with the girls and boys - several games came up over the board giving winning advantages - one the Cambridge springs trap black winning a piece in around 6 moves