A new Canadian GM!
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Interesting to see that this moves Canada up 5 places in the international FIDE standings - from 42nd where we have been for several years to 37th.
34 Uzbekistan................ 2525
35 Iceland..................... 2523
36 Latvia....................... 2522
37 Canada.................... 2514
38 Slovakia.....................2510
39 Bosnia & Herzegovina 2506
40 Peru......................... 2503
The number is the average FIDE rating of each country's top ten players.
With both Hansen and Hambleton spending a year in Europe, they could increase our number by 10 points should they each gain 50 rating points.Last edited by Vlad Dobrich; Saturday, 24th August, 2013, 05:56 PM.
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Re: A new Canadian GM!
Originally posted by Vlad Dobrich View PostInteresting to see that this moves Canada up 5 places in the international FIDE standings - from 42nd where we have been for several years to 37th.
34 Uzbekistan................ 2525
35 Iceland..................... 2523
36 Latvia....................... 2522
37 Canada.................... 2514
38 Slovakia.....................2510
39 Bosnia & Herzegovina 2506
40 Peru......................... 2503
The number is the average FIDE rating of each country's top ten players.
With both Hansen and Hambleton spending a year in Europe, they could increase our number by 10 points should they each gain 50 rating points.
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Originally posted by Hans Jung View PostYes! Maybe an all GM Canadian team for the next Olympiad! First ever!
A nice thought but probably wishful thinking. I don't plan to play next year unless I am compensated for my time. I believe Anton is of a similar mind as well.
I spoke to Kevin here in Barcelona about the Olympiad but it seems he is no longer interested in playing and would rather watch the new generation.
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There is no doubt that a team event is about giving back. The Olympiad is even more, as everyone gets to meet old friends and make new friends. When I went as an arbiter in the early 80's, it was memories and friendships for life. I am sure Canada is prepared to support an all GM Canadian team...we have time...the CFC should take a leadership roll here...and let's make it happen! Vlad...I will throw $1,000 of my own money into the pot...provided we have an all GM Canadian team at the next Olympiad :)
Larry
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I doubt they could get 5 GMs who are near their top playing strength. That is, not rusty.
I notice Larry is willing to chip in and am wondering roughly how much in total compensation would be necessary for the players. Without some kind of goal it becomes a fishing expedition.Gary Ruben
CC - IA and SIM
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Originally posted by Larry Bevand View PostThere is no doubt that a team event is about giving back. The Olympiad is even more, as everyone gets to meet old friends and make new friends. When I went as an arbiter in the early 80's, it was memories and friendships for life. I am sure Canada is prepared to support an all GM Canadian team...we have time...the CFC should take a leadership roll here...and let's make it happen! Vlad...I will throw $1,000 of my own money into the pot...provided we have an all GM Canadian team at the next Olympiad :)
Larry
I will match your offer, Larry.
The fact that many Canadian players (current or former) who have done well in life never seem to step up perturbs me.
Maybe this would be a good time to do so?
What is the going "cost" of a GM for an event like this?
It would take a serious Team Captain for an all GM team!
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Originally posted by Ken Kurkowski View PostJust a thought- how much will the Canadian Olympic hockey team be compensated for going to Sochi next year? OK, maybe not the fairest comparison with chess given the kind of money NHLers earn- easy for them to say "this is just about representing my country"
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I find this line of thinking a bit strange. Even if someone is not "compensated for his time" playing at the Olympiad, surely there's some benefit to gaining name recognition as a player and experience against top opposition. Just think of the attention that Pascal's win against Anand or Mark's win against Topalov generated.
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Originally posted by Patrick Kirby View PostI find this line of thinking a bit strange. Even if someone is not "compensated for his time" playing at the Olympiad, surely there's some benefit to gaining name recognition as a player and experience against top opposition. Just think of the attention that Pascal's win against Anand or Mark's win against Topalov generated.
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Originally posted by Patrick Kirby View PostI find this line of thinking a bit strange. Even if someone is not "compensated for his time" playing at the Olympiad, surely there's some benefit to gaining name recognition as a player and experience against top opposition. Just think of the attention that Pascal's win against Anand or Mark's win against Topalov generated.
it makes you swoon just to imagine it!
And furthermore, the recognition and $2 will get you a coffee at ANY Starbucks!! Wow!
Back to the real world - would all expenses plus $2,000 be sufficient compensation for the GM's? At least it should be a starting point for negotiations.
If acceptable, the needed $10,000 could probably be raised be interested parties. If you double the amount, it becomes questionable.
Let's hear from the GM's..........
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