World Youth Championships
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Re: World Youth Championships
Tim Spanton's blog continues to attract comments.
https://beauchess.blogspot.com/2019/10/blitzed.html
I thought the Telford case in 2018 established that FIDE aren't interested in what goes on in English domestic events, regarding that as the responsibility of the ECF.
https://beauchess.blogspot.com/2019/10/blitzed.html
I thought the Telford case in 2018 established that FIDE aren't interested in what goes on in English domestic events, regarding that as the responsibility of the ECF.
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Re: World Youth Championships
How many sock puppets does "Natasha" have, I wonder......
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She wears a lot of hats
"Do you play chess?"
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
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"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
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She seems to be setting him up to get a lot worse (in results terms) quite quickly, once his opponents discover his weaknesses and become better at exploiting them.Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2020 4:16 pmHow many sock puppets does "Natasha" have, I wonder......
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The interesting question is: will the ECF take any action when the January grading list emerges in the next few days with Declan Lovelock at or near the top of the U17 or U16 list? Other leading players in that age group and their parents may also want answers.
I know that Alex previously wrote on this thread that it didn't affect junior selection because that was based on Fide ratings for older ages, but that answer really sidestepped the issue and I think there is an important general principle involved.
Up till now DL has only had a local 195 rating from Dorset, but now it will be a national grading number with the prima facie implication that the ECF accepts it as valid.
Is the intention to wait until the Dorset rapidplay in mid-March, six weeks away, when, with a £200 first prize, one or more opponents might well request a search or even refuse to play at all if the organisers themselves do not initiate any action?
Or does the ECF have a contingency plan for earlier action such as the previous suggestion here by respected GMs Arkell and Gormally of an expert investigation including a meeting with the player?
If the matter becomes high profile, it could mean negative publicity for the ECF and chess as well as any effect on the player himself and his future career.
I am not asking for any plans to be spelt out now on this forum, just asking if the junior director and others who could be involved realise that when an official published ECF grade appears the situation changes, becomes more urgent and will invite some action.
I know that Alex previously wrote on this thread that it didn't affect junior selection because that was based on Fide ratings for older ages, but that answer really sidestepped the issue and I think there is an important general principle involved.
Up till now DL has only had a local 195 rating from Dorset, but now it will be a national grading number with the prima facie implication that the ECF accepts it as valid.
Is the intention to wait until the Dorset rapidplay in mid-March, six weeks away, when, with a £200 first prize, one or more opponents might well request a search or even refuse to play at all if the organisers themselves do not initiate any action?
Or does the ECF have a contingency plan for earlier action such as the previous suggestion here by respected GMs Arkell and Gormally of an expert investigation including a meeting with the player?
If the matter becomes high profile, it could mean negative publicity for the ECF and chess as well as any effect on the player himself and his future career.
I am not asking for any plans to be spelt out now on this forum, just asking if the junior director and others who could be involved realise that when an official published ECF grade appears the situation changes, becomes more urgent and will invite some action.
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There's me thinking whether an issue with the young person's GCSE's as well.
it will be interesting how the ECF handles this. Thanks Leonard
it will be interesting how the ECF handles this. Thanks Leonard
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He is now registered to play in the 4NCL: http://www.4nclresults.co.uk/2019-20/me ... t.html#wesLeonard Barden wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:39 pmThe interesting question is: will the ECF take any action when the January grading list emerges in the next few days with Declan Lovelock at or near the top of the U17 or U16 list? Other leading players in that age group and their parents may also want answers.
I know that Alex previously wrote on this thread that it didn't affect junior selection because that was based on Fide ratings for older ages, but that answer really sidestepped the issue and I think there is an important general principle involved.
Up till now DL has only had a local 195 rating from Dorset, but now it will be a national grading number with the prima facie implication that the ECF accepts it as valid.
Is the intention to wait until the Dorset rapidplay in mid-March, six weeks away, when, with a £200 first prize, one or more opponents might well request a search or even refuse to play at all if the organisers themselves do not initiate any action?
Or does the ECF have a contingency plan for earlier action such as the previous suggestion here by respected GMs Arkell and Gormally of an expert investigation including a meeting with the player?
If the matter becomes high profile, it could mean negative publicity for the ECF and chess as well as any effect on the player himself and his future career.
I am not asking for any plans to be spelt out now on this forum, just asking if the junior director and others who could be involved realise that when an official published ECF grade appears the situation changes, becomes more urgent and will invite some action.
Wessex
Number Player Title Jnr. Nat. DM cat DM num ECF FIDE Grade Other Current 4NCL Restrict
1 Lovelock, Declan ENG JS ME021505 327319C 491691 2200
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That registration was already present before the last series of 4NCL matches, including the yellow highlighting which signifies an ECF membership query (although the Dorset players list has him as a silver member). I recall looking at the Wessex results that weekend to see if he had put in an appearance, which would have been interesting.LawrenceCooper wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:25 am
He is now registered to play in the 4NCL: http://www.4nclresults.co.uk/2019-20/me ... t.html#wes
Wessex
Number Player Title Jnr. Nat. DM cat DM num ECF FIDE Grade Other Current 4NCL Restrict
1 Lovelock, Declan ENG JS ME021505 327319C 491691 2200
Meanwhile, the comments on Tim Spanton's blog have become increasingly bizarre.
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The 4NCL rules as required by the ECF demand that ENG players be Gold members.Leonard Barden wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:17 amThat registration was already present before the last series of 4NCL matches, including the yellow highlighting which signifies an ECF membership query (although the Dorset players list has him as a silver member).
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Yes, I'm aware of that.Roger de Coverly wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:48 amThe 4NCL rules as required by the ECF demand that ENG players be Gold members.Leonard Barden wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:17 amThat registration was already present before the last series of 4NCL matches, including the yellow highlighting which signifies an ECF membership query (although the Dorset players list has him as a silver member).
I wasn't aware that the registration was an old one though.
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It is very obviously teenage boys behind the comments.Leonard Barden wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:17 amMeanwhile, the comments on Tim Spanton's blog have become increasingly bizarre.
Now how many teenage boys (other than the subject and his friends) would a) know how to find a comments section on an obscure (sorry Tim!) chess blog. b) would have any interest at all in doing so.
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Reading the semi-literate comments from "Natasha" and friends seems to suggest this I would agree.Nick Burrows wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2020 4:18 pmIt is very obviously teenage boys behind the comments.Leonard Barden wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:17 amMeanwhile, the comments on Tim Spanton's blog have become increasingly bizarre.
Now how many teenage boys (other than the subject and his friends) would a) know how to find a comments section on an obscure (sorry Tim!) chess blog. b) would have any interest at all in doing so.
I hope to attend the Dorset event in person.
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"Meanwhile, the comments on Tim Spanton's blog have become increasingly bizarre."
Yes - all those posters having similar writing "styles" as well.
I recall an American forum where many "different" posters were applauding Paul Truong ( a much-loved and respected character in USA), and some humorist posted, "Why are you talking to yourself, Paul?" This was followed by an insane flurry of loads of different posters praising Paul.
Yes - all those posters having similar writing "styles" as well.
I recall an American forum where many "different" posters were applauding Paul Truong ( a much-loved and respected character in USA), and some humorist posted, "Why are you talking to yourself, Paul?" This was followed by an insane flurry of loads of different posters praising Paul.
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If he wins, i make that a hat-trick of wins in Dorset.
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I rather wondered why Natasha, the FIDE insider, would be posting all of this nonsense on Tim's blog when Declan has yet to play a FIDE rated game. So why would FIDE be interested?