Just flicking casually, I can't find this.Stewart Reuben wrote:My review on the ECF website deliberately did not give Josh's name.
(And yes everyone, I do see the section on membership!!)
Just flicking casually, I can't find this.Stewart Reuben wrote:My review on the ECF website deliberately did not give Josh's name.
When I was eight I am not sure I knew what a grandmaster atually was. I am not convinced that this was a great obstacle to my development.Stewart Reuben wrote:All 8 year old chessplayers should have the ambition to be a GM.
I suppose that carrying a title of "master" and still feeling totally outclassed by the upper levels of mastery can be a bit disheartening at times, but at least you get good respect from lower graded players.Jonathan Rogers wrote:The joy wears off quite quicklyJoey Stewart wrote: ... I would be happy enough just to be a fide master.
Can this horseshit be allowed to pass? Is Stewart Reuben a parent? Do we have to take his prejudicial, opinionated nonsense seriously? Is he a fit person to promote the affairs of English chess, given such a comment?Stewart Reuben wrote:All successful youngsters can face problems when growing up. That is one reason why so many eschew the state educational system.
We were once asked to appear on a programme similar to this - think it was C4, too - with my DS.
We declined, but someone we knew did go through with it and ended up distraught and betrayed at the horrible way they were portrayed, thanks to clever editing.
C4 tried to persuade us that it was intended as a documentary, showing the difficulties that very bright children and their families can face. What was finally aired was a "look at the dysfunctional weirdos!" Freak Show.