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Place Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia
Start 19-Sep-2010
End 4-Oct-2010
I would strongly recommend that every chessplayer go to to an Olympiad as a spectator at least once in their life....maybe not this one in Siberia but I believe it will be in Istanbul Turkey in 2012...I am going to Turkey in 2 weeks...and everything I read about the place sounds totally awesome :)
If I enjoy it as much as I think I will...I will probably organize a Canadian tour during the Olympiad for 2012 :)
We are proud of these players and we wish them all the best!
We could have sent stronger teams.
Is that important to us?
Are we willing to pay what it costs to make it happen?
Or is that the real problem?
You know...often it has little to do with money...simply appreciation...for what they have accomplished....that phone call...those authentic words...you are important...and...a little respect please
Thanks to the Canadian players who are making personal sacrifices to represent Canada at the Olympiad which begins in less than a week.
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We are proud of these players and we wish them all the best!
We could have sent stronger teams.
Is that important to us?
Are we willing to pay what it costs to make it happen?
Or is that the real problem?
You know...often it has little to do with money...simply appreciation...for what they have accomplished....that phone call...those authentic words...you are important...and...a little respect please
What do you think?
Larry
Absolutely agree! I have been following Mark Bluvstein's blog with much interest... he writes very well and it is very interesting to read about his thinking process and reactions. I hope he continues his blog for quite some time!
Clearly it is major effort just to participate in the Olympiad - especially given the geography and other 'obstacles' (not the least of which is the lack of support).
We are proud of these players and we wish them all the best!
We could have sent stronger teams.
Is that important to us?
Are we willing to pay what it costs to make it happen?
Or is that the real problem?
You know...often it has little to do with money...simply appreciation...for what they have accomplished....that phone call...those authentic words...you are important...and...a little respect please
What do you think?
Larry
How 'bout you auction off that Capa pic and autograph, after being authenticated of course, so Canada can field a stonger team ( w/ outside chance at a top ten) including GM Sambuev, and even GM Kovyalov for 2012?
If Sarah Palin wins presidency, Naka has promised to emigrate here, as well
How 'bout you auction off that Capa pic and autograph, after being authenticated of course, so Canada can field a stonger team ( w/ outside chance at a top ten) including GM Sambuev, and even GM Kovyalov for 2012?
If Sarah Palin wins presidency, Naka has promised to emigrate here, as well
I guess we should all collectively start working on her campaign!
I guess we should all collectively start working on her campaign!
lol. I felt sorry for Mickey from your CO Edm'09 utube return to airport in car over steel bridge video, since he didn't win it like he was supposed to. Sheepishly polite while slinking away, he has had to pull a spraggett and play a round robin w/ mainly 2200-2300 to bring bak his confidence.:)
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