tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593228688914103789.post2594143245327094930..comments2022-12-27T16:10:16.764+08:00Comments on IM Kevin Goh's Chess Site: An observation of SCF's New Training League - by Junior TayIM Kevin Gohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365772817514475507noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593228688914103789.post-32695443870336371532012-10-10T00:03:37.326+08:002012-10-10T00:03:37.326+08:00Are inactive players really that concerned about l...Are inactive players really that concerned about losing/gaining elo points? I don't think so. The more common reasons would likely be lack of time, lack of motivation to prepare and maybe chess is not high up on these players' priority lists. I do not see what a high rating can do to help an inactive player who has a stable and permanent job. <br /><br />One other reason why adult players may decline could be the reluctance to play "kids" who may or may not be underrated. The monetary incentive may help to compensate for this, and coupled with the opportunity to play some classical chess may entice these players. After all, there are really not many events for adult players with classical chess time control.<br /><br />Whether this innovation turns out to be successful or not, it is a refreshing and radical initiative and I don't see why it is not worth a shot. IM Kevin Gohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365772817514475507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593228688914103789.post-57036307457210471452012-10-09T16:44:46.232+08:002012-10-09T16:44:46.232+08:00Hi,
Maybe for those who dont have a FIDE rating b...Hi,<br /><br />Maybe for those who dont have a FIDE rating but active/strong in playing chess should allow to join in.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593228688914103789.post-1804392646382306662012-10-09T13:52:28.687+08:002012-10-09T13:52:28.687+08:00The weakness in the new concept - not enough chanc...The weakness in the new concept - not enough chances for adult fide rated players to increase their rating too. Most adult players shy away from playing even if paid if it means they are standing a chance to drop Elo points. One of the reasons very few adults above 2100 are playing rated events is also this fear of losing points. They want big prizes but also easy opponents or unrated games. Elomaniacs! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593228688914103789.post-40512076679719623122012-10-09T06:39:50.479+08:002012-10-09T06:39:50.479+08:00Hi! Just clarifying. What I meant is that since SC...Hi! Just clarifying. What I meant is that since SCF is willing to pay FIDE rated adults for games, those without FIDE ratings can try to get one and play in future editions of the SCF league.Jrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593228688914103789.post-39115305217522117762012-10-09T06:28:47.425+08:002012-10-09T06:28:47.425+08:00I welcome this new initiative by the SCF. I think...I welcome this new initiative by the SCF. I think it is a bold move and such moves should be encouraged, as only by experimenting can the SCF perhaps encourage the adult and older teenage players to resume active play on the local chess scene. You only seem to see the older teenage players perhaps at the National Schools representing their respective schools and perhaps at the National Rapid and National Blitz. However these older teenage players may have forgotten the excitement generated among younger players at seeing the older teenagers taking part as there would be awe and excitement at seeing the older teenagers competing. The younger players can "connect" more easily with Wei Liang, the Neubronners, Jerome, Edward, Haikal, Shawn, Iskandar, Aplin, and the other wonderfully talented young chess players that are too many to name.<br /><br />I hope other readers of this blog can come up with interesting ideas for the SCF to look out, that can encourage our adult and older teenage players to come forward and play.<br /><br /><br />SivaSingapore Talenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02911576449261304022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-593228688914103789.post-381836140394632982012-10-09T00:55:05.028+08:002012-10-09T00:55:05.028+08:00Actually I think the point of providing adults inc...Actually I think the point of providing adults incentives to get FIDE ratings is not the intent. Rather the intent is for adults who are already proficient FIDE rated to get more FIDE rated games.<br />If you are a adult starting out to get a FIDE rating, this system doesn't allow you to do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com