tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761029886685332087.post5784648996530720444..comments2023-08-22T22:03:45.580+08:00Comments on First GM: Why aren't we using our IM's?Raymond Siewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07365430395857434429noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761029886685332087.post-1621318163666360132009-12-25T18:39:43.769+08:002009-12-25T18:39:43.769+08:00Hi daniel
You have brought up a good point. One t...Hi daniel<br /><br />You have brought up a good point. One that has been discussed often by parents. (About getting their voices heard by MCF). I have informed Greg about this blog. I hope this will be a start to better communication. We now have the space here to start this dialogue.Raymond Siewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365430395857434429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761029886685332087.post-13543902291562093692009-12-25T11:33:46.200+08:002009-12-25T11:33:46.200+08:00we have many groups of very enthusiastic parents w...we have many groups of very enthusiastic parents who wants to better their kids in the game of chess, but there is no one concerted effort to group all these parents under same umbrella for a louder voice. I think this blog is a good startup to get parents involved; but more importantly we need to prepare bring this blog to the next level, at this moment all i can think is making our voice heard up to MCF level. If we can bring in sponsorship thru this forum all the better. In short, we need a roadmap in place (which involves parents, players, sponsors, MCF, etc) and not forgetting lots of communications between all parties. When this is in place, then we hope that we can then get our first GM. <br /> <br />Question - can we bring this to the next level???Daniel Gohnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761029886685332087.post-46141958501225490872009-12-25T11:20:49.787+08:002009-12-25T11:20:49.787+08:00Thank you, anonymous. I have reposted your comment...Thank you, anonymous. I have reposted your comments here. I hope you dont mind.Raymond Siewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365430395857434429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761029886685332087.post-67001995632429964992009-12-25T11:16:34.805+08:002009-12-25T11:16:34.805+08:00I think one of the main issue is chess development...I think one of the main issue is chess development in Malaysia. There is no proper direction where chess is heading. In fact I dont think we have plan anything> I think before the interest of parents dying, perhaps we need ask MCF on their dev plan and make this plan known to the public. It is also timely because in 2011, SEA games will inlcude chess as one of the event. In addition, the other pressing problem is getting financing for international participation. This never ending stories need to be addressed by MCF and it would be good if we can hear their plan to solve this problem. Otherwise I think chess will still like as is where only parents will work hard for their kids and I beleive, as we experience before, chess talents will gradually retreat from chess.<br /><br />December 24, 2009 4:02 AMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761029886685332087.post-90638382822793475812009-12-24T18:38:19.350+08:002009-12-24T18:38:19.350+08:00Hi Kendong
From what I am told, IM's charge a...Hi Kendong<br /><br />From what I am told, IM's charge about RM 120 for 1 1/2 hour coaching. That is too expensive for most and in my opinion, only useful if the player is preparing for a high level tournament. What I think could be more feasible is for say MCF to hold a seminar where the IM is invited to give a road map to young players. To me, that has tremendous value too as precious time can be wasted going down the wrong road. The IM can also tell the participants when they would need specialised help so they know when to look for the IM. I think that would be a win win for all parties. Information should be more readily available for our players to have a better shot at GM. Thank you for sharing.Raymond Siewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365430395857434429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7761029886685332087.post-47984603300997065292009-12-24T15:26:54.986+08:002009-12-24T15:26:54.986+08:00Hi Ray...actually im quit agree with your opinion....Hi Ray...actually im quit agree with your opinion...why we dont use our IM and FM???<br /><br />if we look the history for example the Great GM Leonid Stein.Even his coach Sokolsky is juz a master not a GM.but Stein always mention bout sokolsky as one of his superb trainer during his past. SOKOLSKY give Stein the basic knowledge until he become GM and win USSR championship 3 time in a row.<br /><br />Me - KendongKendonghttp://www.friendster.com/superhotguynoreply@blogger.com