Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Michael De La Maza


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The result was   delete. —Tom Morris (talk) 08:22, 16 June 2012 (UTC)

Michael De La Maza

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Seems to lack notability and secondary sources. Bubba73 You talkin' to me? 01:15, 2 June 2012 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Sportspeople-related deletion discussions.  • Gene93k (talk) 01:24, 2 June 2012 (UTC)


 * Delete. The subject has written one book which is fairly obscure. The peak rating of 2100 is well below the level typical of a notable player, people of IM strength usually have ratings in the 2400+ range. A rise in rating as fast as in this case is somewhat unusual, but it is not particularly notable either. A player who starts out with a low rating but who sets his mind to improving, plays many tournaments, and stops making elementary tactical blunders, can often experience a rapid rating increase, especially when the k-factor is large, as it is in the US rating system. Sjakkalle (Check!)  13:28, 7 June 2012 (UTC)


 * Delete. I agree with the deletion and Sjakkale's assessment. The book had a small cult following for short period, but I don't think it meets a notability threshold. Barneygumble (talk) 02:53, 8 June 2012 (UTC)
 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.


 * Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, The Bushranger One ping only 05:22, 9 June 2012 (UTC)


 * Delete per above. SyG (talk) 14:41, 9 June 2012 (UTC)
 * Delete Not notable....William 15:58, 10 June 2012 (UTC)
 * Delete per nom. Sasata (talk) 17:52, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
 * Delete Agreed with the others. These type of sensationalist chess teachers are a dime a dozen, especially in the US. Nothing noteworthy in the slightest.  ChessPlayerLev (talk) 13:38, 15 June 2012 (UTC)
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