25-07-2016, 12:23 PM
Yes, we might be slight favourites strictly on ratings but most of the time at this level they are a tenuous guide at best. I think it's fair to say that if a player is selected for this event, they will probably be improving rapidly and as we have we have seen already grading differences of 4-500 points can not only be within scope but can be surmounted.
One thing I have noticed is that a few countries (and I am glad to say it is very few) are being a little creative in the rule regarding a girl player must be in the playing squad and perhaps are not giving them as equal a number of games as the boys. Thankfully, we don't and never will fall into that category.
One thing I have noticed is that a few countries (and I am glad to say it is very few) are being a little creative in the rule regarding a girl player must be in the playing squad and perhaps are not giving them as equal a number of games as the boys. Thankfully, we don't and never will fall into that category.