Jimmy, Don't go to the Olympiad.

Ref: Here.  See results here.

Like I said, kup chai. We don't want you at the Olympiad to draw with players of Nabila and Yit San's level. We don't want you to lose to players of Foo Chee Kin's level there. We are supposed to be sending our cream. Get it? The best of the best players in Malaysia.

It's been confirmed. Nicholas Chan was not asked. This I heard directly from him. Somebody else said that he is willing to go if asked. Eng Chiam was not asked. So what is your legitimacy for being there? At the entire Datmo event, I could not find one player, even among many of your previously die hard fans who thought you deserved to go. How much longer do you want to keep burying your head in the sand?

Don't you get it by now? It's not about you. It's about the Malaysian team. Honestly, you are personally not important enough to me for me to write about. The future of Malaysian chess and the damage done to chess by your actions is. See the difference?

Give your place to Nicholas at least. We want players that have a chance to beat a GM to be there. We don't want to hear of your holiday and how great you were in the long distant past.

Greg, make this right. The weakest member of the whole team is Jimmy. Put in Nicholas and the chemistry will change. If somebody else pulls out as a result, put in Eng Chiam or other strong players.Give the team a chance to do better. Show us you can admit a mistake and have the courage to make it right. This is bigger than the both of you. This is about Malaysian chess. Don't embarrass the whole Nation because of your deal.

Side note: Nicholas, if Greg sees sense and does offer you that place, I have a personal request. Please leave your handphone at home.