Comments on: Mas is 4.5/8 in Dubai Open 2008 http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/ Just another chess blog Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:18:26 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Danang http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/comment-page-1/#comment-1995 Danang Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:02:07 +0000 http://blog.gilachess.com/mas-is-458-in-dubai/#comment-1995 For those interested, Malaysia results are here: http://chess-results.com/tnr13410.aspx?art=25&fedb=MAS&lan=1&flag=30&m=-1 For those interested, Malaysia results are here: http://chess-results.com/tnr13410.aspx?art=25&fedb=MAS&lan=1&flag=30&m=-1

]]> By: Jack http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/comment-page-1/#comment-1987 Jack Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:58:14 +0000 http://blog.gilachess.com/mas-is-458-in-dubai/#comment-1987 I read Mr. Mas now working with GM Mr. Rogers. I tried to find more about Mr. Rogers's training successes, but nothing special came as a result on the Internet. Mr. Rogers is good, almost had 2600 once, says on fide website!! I wish Mr. Mas all the best in his training and to return as the 1st Grand Master ever!! And then to teach others to become Grand Masters, too!!! I read Mr. Mas now working with GM Mr. Rogers. I tried to find more about Mr. Rogers’s training successes, but nothing special came as a result on the Internet. Mr. Rogers is good, almost had 2600 once, says on fide website!! I wish Mr. Mas all the best in his training and to return as the 1st Grand Master ever!! And then to teach others to become Grand Masters, too!!!

]]> By: Jack http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/comment-page-1/#comment-1982 Jack Wed, 28 May 2008 17:11:03 +0000 http://blog.gilachess.com/mas-is-458-in-dubai/#comment-1982 I can't see how an IM, and one who doesn't play chess any more like Mr. Dvoretzky, can make a GM that's stronger than the IM? It's not logical. Only a stronger player can improve a weaker player. I can’t see how an IM, and one who doesn’t play chess any more like Mr. Dvoretzky, can make a GM that’s stronger than the IM? It’s not logical. Only a stronger player can improve a weaker player.

]]> By: Papyn Chase http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/comment-page-1/#comment-1980 Papyn Chase Wed, 28 May 2008 09:12:22 +0000 http://blog.gilachess.com/mas-is-458-in-dubai/#comment-1980 While I do think he needs a trainer to get his GM title, I don't think a Super GM is needed for that =D. There are many IMs who have a reputation for turning FMs and IMs into world class GMs like the reknown trainer Mark Dvoretsky. While I do think he needs a trainer to get his GM title, I don’t think a Super GM is needed for that =D. There are many IMs who have a reputation for turning FMs and IMs into world class GMs like the reknown trainer Mark Dvoretsky.

]]> By: Jack http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/comment-page-1/#comment-1979 Jack Tue, 27 May 2008 04:06:57 +0000 http://blog.gilachess.com/mas-is-458-in-dubai/#comment-1979 MAS needs a super GM to train him every week at least once. He needs a manager of the type of Bulgarian Danaiov. Does any live here, who can be such a manager? MAS needs a super GM to train him every week at least once. He needs a manager of the type of Bulgarian Danaiov. Does any live here, who can be such a manager?

]]> By: GilaChess http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/comment-page-1/#comment-1802 GilaChess Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:57:26 +0000 http://blog.gilachess.com/mas-is-458-in-dubai/#comment-1802 Agree with all your points but I think no. 2,4 and 5 is improved slightly over the years. Still we have a long way to go ... :( Agree with all your points but I think no. 2,4 and 5 is improved slightly over the years. Still we have a long way to go … :(

]]> By: GGiLoCatur http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/comment-page-1/#comment-1799 GGiLoCatur Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:47:20 +0000 http://blog.gilachess.com/mas-is-458-in-dubai/#comment-1799 Below are some reasons that I think why Malaysian chess players are still lagging behind: 1. Lack of quality tournaments 2. Lack of support - parents, schools, relevant authorities 3. Lack of international exposure / tournaments 4. Lack of higher level chess coaches 5. lack of motivation - low prizes, less or no media coverage, lack of chess facility Below are some reasons that I think why Malaysian chess players are still lagging behind:

1. Lack of quality tournaments
2. Lack of support – parents, schools, relevant authorities
3. Lack of international exposure / tournaments
4. Lack of higher level chess coaches
5. lack of motivation – low prizes, less or no media coverage, lack of chess facility

]]> By: Nwmchess http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/comment-page-1/#comment-1798 Nwmchess Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:32:19 +0000 http://blog.gilachess.com/mas-is-458-in-dubai/#comment-1798 Bear in mind that Mas is a really talented chessplayer, and he stay focus in competitive classical games. Most local tourneys are merely rapid event, which in comparison with Nicholas, that is his strength. IM Mas is much better with results in Classical event compared to rapid event (besides the fact that i do agree with the statement that he take his local opponent lightly). Why not, all of us instead giving bad comments towards him, why not give him advises (on his game, which area to improve etc and moral support on his journey.. Bear in mind that Mas is a really talented chessplayer, and he stay focus in competitive classical games. Most local tourneys are merely rapid event, which in comparison with Nicholas, that is his strength. IM Mas is much better with results in Classical event compared to rapid event (besides the fact that i do agree with the statement that he take his local opponent lightly). Why not, all of us instead giving bad comments towards him, why not give him advises (on his game, which area to improve etc and moral support on his journey..

]]> By: American http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/comment-page-1/#comment-1795 American Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:34:04 +0000 http://blog.gilachess.com/mas-is-458-in-dubai/#comment-1795 Mas is certainly strong, but I think the main reason for his low success rate in the local field is that he takes his opponents too lightly. He is definitely one of the best in Malaysia but I can't call him the best! Personally, I do think that Nicholas Chan has more stuff in him! Mas is certainly strong, but I think the main reason for his low success rate in the local field is that he takes his opponents too lightly. He is definitely one of the best in Malaysia but I can’t call him the best! Personally, I do think that Nicholas Chan has more stuff in him!

]]> By: chestplayer http://blog.gilachess.com/2008/04/mas-is-458-in-dubai/comment-page-1/#comment-1792 chestplayer Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:24:05 +0000 http://blog.gilachess.com/mas-is-458-in-dubai/#comment-1792 actually, i was broswing the chess sites and found malaysiangm.blogspot.com commenting on IM mas assault to the GM title. i not on neither side, but i think the list that patzer listed, should include abdul haq. i've seen that guy beat 2500+ rated players before, he's certainly a super talent, as talented as mas can be. actually, i was broswing the chess sites and found malaysiangm.blogspot.com commenting on IM mas assault to the GM title. i not on neither side, but i think the list that patzer listed, should include abdul haq. i’ve seen that guy beat 2500+ rated players before, he’s certainly a super talent, as talented as mas can be.

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