26-08-2013, 10:05 AM
I would add to AndyB's comment on 'peaking' in that its also about preparing over an extended period so that you are ready for specific events. So for example the players identified as going or likely to be going follow a training & playing regime for the months (12?) before the event to ensure that they are as good as they can be for the events.
I think it is also about sending a message that you should take your chess seriously and, if you like, it is the reverse side of the rights & responsibility coin. They have the right to attend these events - and to have volunteers give up their time to take them - but their responsibility is to be as well prepared as possible.
I think it is also about sending a message that you should take your chess seriously and, if you like, it is the reverse side of the rights & responsibility coin. They have the right to attend these events - and to have volunteers give up their time to take them - but their responsibility is to be as well prepared as possible.