19-08-2014, 06:33 AM
Kevin: "What does Chess Scotland gain from being represented by ageing GM/IMs who have been in decline for many years? ...Step aside relatively old men, forsake your subsidised holiday and give the youngsters a chance.
..The team could easily have been Greet (there might be a couple of arguments for leaving him at home)
Tate Sreeves ... +any number of 2100+ guys under 30 years of age.They might have finished 9,671st. So what?
You can invest in the future, or invest in the declining present.Then again, we all love a subsidised holiday"
These GMs/IMs are not in decline. They have maintained their ratings. The 3 QC members deserved their place in the team as did Scottish Champs Alan and Roddy.
No reason to give Alan a place ahead of John. John performed better.
What has Clement won ?
Why should an under 30 be preferred vs an over 30 ? Is ageism allowed ?
Being selected is a reward for positive achievements and if it is perceived as a holiday then it is well deserved for previous hard work.
..The team could easily have been Greet (there might be a couple of arguments for leaving him at home)
Tate Sreeves ... +any number of 2100+ guys under 30 years of age.They might have finished 9,671st. So what?
You can invest in the future, or invest in the declining present.Then again, we all love a subsidised holiday"
These GMs/IMs are not in decline. They have maintained their ratings. The 3 QC members deserved their place in the team as did Scottish Champs Alan and Roddy.
No reason to give Alan a place ahead of John. John performed better.
What has Clement won ?
Why should an under 30 be preferred vs an over 30 ? Is ageism allowed ?
Being selected is a reward for positive achievements and if it is perceived as a holiday then it is well deserved for previous hard work.