16 Oct 12
Originally posted by vivifyIt is not a criticism of woman players, if anything it's a criticism of Chess federations who fail to organise woman's tournaments to actually find woman who know how to play chess. I could field a team of 6 woman that i know who would destroy play like this, and that's without even looking. When you consider the cost of travel and accommodation, you have to wonder why these federations even bother sending a team.
The sad thing is, this game will be used as amunition against women chess players one day.
The post that was quoted here has been removedGolly, aren't we feeling magnanimous today! I didn't realise that she travelled from a war zone, as Gambit said, Kudos to her! However, is the Chess Olympiad really the place for a novice to earn their spurs? How many decent players stayed at home while this novice played?
EDIT: 5 boards and one reserve surely?
The post that was quoted here has been removedIt's not about being factually accurate that's the problem, it's you being an insuferable, condescending know-it-all. Do you really think that the original poster would've made those comments, knowing the struggle those women went through? Spread knowledge gracefully, without needlessly spewing negativity in the process.
16 Oct 12
Originally posted by vivifyQuite, i have to give Afghanistan credit for managing to field a team at all. I'd be interested to know how they went about it..
It's not about being factually accurate that's the problem, it's you being an insuferable, condescending know-it-all. Do you really think that the original poster would've made those comments, knowing the struggle those women went through? Spread knowledge gracefully, without needlessly spewing negativity in the process.