tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459360717297142573.post7167998452577907112..comments2024-03-27T20:44:56.139+11:00Comments on chessexpress: While in the UAEShaun Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00897215011002594039noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459360717297142573.post-5993815359553693642016-08-31T17:54:32.647+10:002016-08-31T17:54:32.647+10:00Not to be negative about it, but Moulthun Ly score...Not to be negative about it, but Moulthun Ly scored -1 in 6 games against 2600 players, and +3 against 2400 and lower. Unfortunately, I think this is the way of the "modern" GM norm, finish above average in a big Swiss with a marginal 2600 performance from beating lower lights and not losing (too much) to draw-obliging superiors, many of whom are happy to draw after not getting a good enough start, and are just finishing out to claim their meagre appearance money.<br /><br />The alternative, "GM norm" round robins that are popular in eastern Europe, have their own set of problems.<br /><br />Winning the Sydney 2014 Open was a much better result for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com