Lothians Allegro 2012 - Saturday 7th January

[David G Congalton]

My wee sister is playing in the Minor... She is 11 and barely knows the rules. I think you and her might have quite a tough game David.

Last round of the Scottish? The Olympiad? The World Championships? Pieces of sugary, sweet cake.

First round v Andrew's 11 year old sister who is learning the game! That's real pressure.

1. What do you say at work on Monday when people ask you how you got on? Answer a) I beat a small child who has never played a tournament before b) I drew with a small child who has never played a tournament before c) I lost to a small child who has never played a tournament before d) Be economical with the truth and don't mention your opponents age e) Suddenly remember you have a very important phone call to make/meeting to attend/deadline to meet f) Reply, oh let's not talk about my boring weekend, what did you get up to, while stifling a yawn.

2. If you win, just how good to you feel. - Answer - not very. If you get any other result, sure you've made a small child very happy but you feel just as bad as you will do if you win.

Kids - you have absolutely nothing to lose. Just play your own game and most of all enjoy, win or lose.

Andrew/Dick

Any idea how many of the juniors in the Minor are playing their first "full" (non-junior) tournament? I reckon there's at least 10.