JETS – Australia and New Zealand’s future Champions – Let’s build a framework for them.

In which category will these players be in 5 years time??

(A)

Will they be playing 20-30 homegrown FIDE rated games every year?

Will they be having these 20-30 games pulled apart by the best Trainers in the world?

Will they be playing for their State in the yearly Trans-Tasman series?

Will they be touring regional areas during Uni breaks and giving workshops to local aspiring players?

Will they be playing Training Matches via LiChess against the world’s finest teams?

Will they be playing for Bundesliga Teams or similar Comps. via Hubs?

Will they be studying under the tutelage of the World’s best Chess Trainers?

(B)

Playing “Monster Swiss” weekenders hoping to average $200 per week over 52 weeks.


Sadly, we all know the answer to the above question.

At xmas this year how about we all give ourselves a present and ask our admin people, both state and national, to restructure along the lines of successful sports. Soccer, AFL, Tennis, Falconry – any organized sport!

Nothing personal – strictly business. – Kerry Corker


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