Why are there not more Indonesian Grandmasters?

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Avatar of JustinJ_FairfieldU

just wondering, on this site I probably play more people from Indonesia than anywhere except the US. Given that, I am guessing chess must be at least fairly popular. Is it because of a lack of coaching or something?

Avatar of Goddric

It's because chess at high level needs someone to pay for your expenses.

Think that , how many strong tournaments are held in Indonesia?.

An Indonesian player should travel and live in Europe if he wants to improve fast.How many can do that? 

Avatar of JustinJ_FairfieldU

That is a good point. I'm not sure that's all there is to it though. India and China have a lot of GMs even the Philippines has a more than a few titled players.

Avatar of DH_3_D1

im from indonesia,and the problem is,too many player have potential in here,yes it is,but we don't have money, without money,then coach,tournaments are held in here not many,we can't do anyhting so we can't to being grandmasters.that's all

Avatar of DH_3_D1

im from indonesia,and the problem is,too many player have potential in here,yes it is,but we don't have money, without money,then coach,tournaments are held in here not many,we can't do anyhting so we can't to being grandmasters.that's all

Avatar of Fajar_Sheilagank

I Dont Think So..

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Avatar of Henson_Chess
Lack of governement support. There's a fair share of good players here, like former world no. 39 Utut Adianto, and GM Susanto Megaranto. FM Syah Farid recently placed quite well in the recent Asian Chess Championship Tournament, I believe,