Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

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  • #46
    Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

    Originally posted by Kerry Liles View Post
    I don't like the idea of a women-only section in the Olympiad; specific tournaments exclusively for girls or women is just fine (see Susan Polgar's excellent motivational results for girls for example) but maintaining the segregation by gender seems pointless in the Olympiad.
    You don't like it, you don't watch it :p

    When there will be 30-40-60% women in the Open section, then talks about the need for a Women's section can start.

    By the way - Lithuanian Women's first board (GM Cmilyte, 2520) has a higher rating than the Men's first (GM Malisauskas, 2451)

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    • #47
      Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

      Originally posted by Hugh Brodie View Post
      Round 2 roundup:

      3-1 win over Turkmenistan.
      The ladies lost 4-0 to Kazakhstan.
      My match finished well after the Canadian teams did, so I did not get any chances to watch either of them. Having said that, from walking past the results board later, did Turkmenistan try to guarantee themselves a point by GMing board 4, only to have Eric smoke him?! I'm telling y'all back home, Eric is in some kind of zone! Go Canada Go! :)

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      • #48
        Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

        Originally posted by Kerry Liles View Post
        However, why would 2100-rated women not show up to be (likely) crushed by 2200-rated men, yet 2100-rated MEN show up with the same chances?
        How are they the same chances? A 2100 male would lay waste to a 2100 female... Lol

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        • #49
          Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

          Originally posted by Ken Craft View Post
          Why is this place always full of sexism?
          Men still can't get over the fact the the Queen is the most powerful piece on the board and very very often mates the opposing King.

          *note the use of the word "mates"
          Only the rushing is heard...
          Onward flies the bird.

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          • #50
            Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

            The second paragraph #44 is another example of sexist objectification. I'm sure Aman thinks he is being clever but it certainly sets a chilly atmosphere for women who might like to post here.

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            • #51
              Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

              Originally posted by Ken Craft View Post
              The second paragraph #44 is another example of sexist objectification. I'm sure Aman thinks he is being clever but it certainly sets a chilly atmosphere for women who might like to post here.
              U mad or something bro?

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              • #52
                Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

                Ken Craft's posts: 562

                Posts by females on this forum in the last two weeks: 0
                i rep back 3+

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                • #53
                  Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

                  Originally posted by Kevin Me View Post
                  Ken Craft's posts: 562

                  Posts by females on this forum in the last two weeks: 0
                  Obviously a section where only women can post would fix the problem.

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                  • #54
                    Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

                    Originally posted by David Ottosen View Post
                    Obviously a section where only women can post would fix the problem.
                    Chessgossip.
                    Only the rushing is heard...
                    Onward flies the bird.

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                    • #55
                      Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

                      Posted by request:


                      Canadian Olympians 2
                      On Facebook they have a better variation of the photo. As it is on "Shared with:Custom" status, you should go and friend with Iulia Lacau-Rodean.

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                      • #56
                        Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

                        On a side note, who is THIS!? She is playing in the olympiad.

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                        • #57
                          Re: Istanbul Chess Olympiad 2012

                          Look through scandiniavian teams. Maybe you' ll be lucky to find her name.

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