Reclaiming chess

On the larger canvass, it does seem that we are pretty helpless. But in chess I think there is a possibility for change. In chess we are more used to competition. We can see that healthy competition is the way to go if we are ever to compete in the International arena. That is if we care to look, join the dots.

Many things have been tried by concerned parents and players. Getting angry, trying to explain how healthy competition is good for all, pointing to the evidence that chess is multi racial and we see excellence in all, joining the Associations to try to bring change from within and sponsoring events to have a voice. I have tried them all.

Chess is a passionate sport and populated by thinkers. We need that passion or nothing can change. Question is, do you love chess enough to lift a finger? All the above has been tried many many times by many many different people but nothing has worked. So what can we do?

I think there is one more thing we can do. But in order for it to work we need the help of every member of this community. The bloggers can help to expose the unfair tournaments and the players can help by not attending. It is a simple solution. And it starts with you. Dont try to convince others. Just do it yourself. It's enough. Vote with your pocket. No need to be angry or argue. It's a waste of energy.

Try this as an individual decision and things will change.

Look at this saying. "When the student is ready, the master will come". I read it as when you are ready to do something, change will come.