European Team Championship November 2023
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Re: European Team Championship November 2023
Hang on!
Might Scotland win? Not only a game but even the match?
Might Scotland win? Not only a game but even the match?
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Re: European Team Championship November 2023
On current positions it looks very possible.Jonathan Rogers wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:45 pmHang on!
Might Scotland win? Not only a game but even the match?
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Re: European Team Championship November 2023
David will need to grind on - a win looks unlikely but 2-2 might still be a good result looking at the other matches.
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Can't believe they played Haria and he lost again...
It's like they pay to have a 'team captain' and he can't even do the obvs job of picking the best team. Unless McShane is v ill there is no excuse.
It's like they pay to have a 'team captain' and he can't even do the obvs job of picking the best team. Unless McShane is v ill there is no excuse.
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He is ill, that's been made clear in this thread and elsewhere. Ravi has also been ill but was presumably the least ill when the team was selected.Mark Howitt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:13 pmCan't believe they played Haria and he lost again...
It's like they pay to have a 'team captain' and he can't even do the obvs job of picking the best team. Unless McShane is v ill there is no excuse.
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Thanks. Overall though like many people said Fernandez should have been selected instead beforehand.
There have been plenty of days in my job where I was ill and still worked... it does seem quite surprising to me that people get ill on the few days when they have the chance to play for England. I guess the foreign conditions etc do not help...
There have been plenty of days in my job where I was ill and still worked... it does seem quite surprising to me that people get ill on the few days when they have the chance to play for England. I guess the foreign conditions etc do not help...
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You should show Ravi more respect. He's a very capable grandmaster and to put it in context was higher rated at the age of 10 than you have ever been.Mark Howitt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:26 pmThanks. Overall though like many people said Fernandez should have been selected instead beforehand.
There have been plenty of days in my job where I was ill and still worked... it does seem quite surprising to me that people get ill on the few days when they have the chance to play for England. I guess the foreign conditions etc do not help...
Players hardly choose to get ill but judging by the European Club Cup and now the European Team this year there have been far more cases than normal. It would certainly take a lot for Luke to not play as it did with those who missed games in Albania.
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Re: European Team Championship November 2023
For a man who wrote a book Mark Howitt seems to have severe literacy problems - previous posters have already explained Luke McShane's absence.
Can someone remind me of what Mark Howitt's credentials are to criticise both Ravia Haria and the team captain. Strong player? No. Experienced manager? No. ECF member? No.
It seems a bit rich that the picking process is being criticised by a man who comes across as needing illustrated instructions to pick his own nose.
Can someone remind me of what Mark Howitt's credentials are to criticise both Ravia Haria and the team captain. Strong player? No. Experienced manager? No. ECF member? No.
It seems a bit rich that the picking process is being criticised by a man who comes across as needing illustrated instructions to pick his own nose.
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Well since you have only played one over the board game in 15 years; and I would assume that the standard of any games you have historically played is at, and putting it politely, not at a high level; how would you know how illness affects you chess playing ability; I was quite ill at the 2017 Euro Club event and whilst I felt like I played OK I don't think it was optimal and definitely not the level these guys are playing at; so if one of your players is ill and you have an opportunity to swap then why not (I didn't have that chance)Mark Howitt wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:26 pmThanks. Overall though like many people said Fernandez should have been selected instead beforehand.
There have been plenty of days in my job where I was ill and still worked... it does seem quite surprising to me that people get ill on the few days when they have the chance to play for England. I guess the foreign conditions etc do not help...
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Re: European Team Championship November 2023
I think that Mark might get the picture - from posts from some strong players. Meanwhile David is down to increments and still going for it.
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Re: European Team Championship November 2023
Well David drew and so we lose to Serbia. Still a chance of a medal tomorrow, you would think.
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Re: European Team Championship November 2023
Armenia have played both Germany and Serbia, so presumably we play them and will need to win for a medal
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Re: European Team Championship November 2023
Last round pairings: England v Sweden (Cramling x2)
1 Croatia (11) Germany(13)
4 Greece (11) Serbia (13)
5 England (11) Armenia (11)
1 Croatia (11) Germany(13)
4 Greece (11) Serbia (13)
5 England (11) Armenia (11)
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Guys I have NEVER said I was a good chessplayer- I know who u all are and that you're all better players than me. Quite rude some of these comments but don't worry I won't sue anyone
TBH though I think this kinda discussion is good as it's just more publicity for chess...
You know like how football FANS give their OPINION even though they often don't play football.
But yeah it's like in many sports players won't even mention that they're ill because they want to play so much. Boxers fight with broken wrists. When I was writing my novel I never gave myself a day off and I wasn't even getting paid to do that at the time.
TBH though I think this kinda discussion is good as it's just more publicity for chess...
You know like how football FANS give their OPINION even though they often don't play football.
But yeah it's like in many sports players won't even mention that they're ill because they want to play so much. Boxers fight with broken wrists. When I was writing my novel I never gave myself a day off and I wasn't even getting paid to do that at the time.
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Re: European Team Championship November 2023
Both Germany and Serbia will expect they need to win, so will be 3 tough matchesLawrenceCooper wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:10 pmLast round pairings: England v Sweden (Cramling x2)
1 Croatia (11) Germany(13)
4 Greece (11) Serbia (13)
5 England (11) Armenia (11)
Greece have surprised me
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