Some good early Scots results. Plus ex Scot Helen Milligan now NZ scoring an almighty battling draw today against the legendary Nona Gaprindashvili. See games live at the event website via link at fide.com

I would much have preferred the 2023 AGM to be in-person rather than remote. There is not the same level of scrutiny and democracy. As an example, the last AGM was remote and both Alan Tate and I stood for the International Director position. However neither of us spoke as to why people should vote for us even though I would have liked to have given a speech..

Nine year old Glorney Cup winner Supratit Banerjee on top board today in World Cadets under 10 in Egypt - not deterred by Middle East war.

Hi folks obviously different areas are being serious affected by the storm Babette. If your team is unable to come on Sunday you must contact me asap. This will allow me hopefully to get in touch with your opposition and save them a journey in the morning especially.
At the moment the event is still on and all teams, with the exception of Stonehaven, are expected.

FIDE Rating: The SNCL is now a “FIDE rated” event in all 4 divisions.

The results of this tournament will be submitted to FIDE, the world chess federation, for rating. Every player must have a FIDE Identification Number (FIN) to allow the events to be submitted to FIDE.

Search FIDE database https://ratings.fide.com/

If you do not yet have a FIDE ID please read the information on FIDE registration at the following link and complete the application form and return to grading@chessscotland.com and we will set up your registration.

https://www.chessscotland.com/grading/information-for-event-organisers/fide-id-operating-procedure/

There is a downloadable doc application form at this link.

Please note we require the permission of the parent/guardian of players under the age of 16 before a registration will be made. Permission can be given in the application form.

If you would prefer to be registered with another country or are not eligible for a Scotland registration please contact your home federation and they should be able to complete your FIDE registration.

Thank you,
Chess Scotland Grading

Hi folks i have had a team say they are paying Chess Scotland through bank transfer. NO DO NOT Do THAT.
Any team that does pay CS will have to get their money back themselves and will still owe me payment on Sunday.

SNCL is self funding and we have our own account which I will give you the details of when you ask me. The current account is in my name and Ian Robertson's because the bank insisted it had to be a person and not an organisation. However, the money belongs to SNCL and I would happily show anyone the accounts if they don't trust me!!(Or even if you do!) 

Payment of cheque or cash is also welcome on the first day of SNCL

Mainly for Andy / Glynis:
Is there a link to the latest rules for the SNCL. I couldn't find it on the website.

Main reason for asking is to do with entering a 2nd team for the first time.
What are the rules regarding subs / eligibility between teams from same club?
Can you only play up e.g. 3 times? 
Does it have to be the highest rated available player from B-Team who plays up, etc?

I remember there used to be a rule where clubs with more than one team needed to play in order of grading across all its teams taken together - but I think this may have been superseded.

Thought I'd better find all this out before the games start 

12-year old Rishi Vijayakumar and IM Steve Mannion will be taking part in the Fagernes Chess International Autumn 2023, 8-15 October, in the GM Swiss Group.
 
There will be live games - Fagernes, Norway

All happening this weekend in the Edinburgh Park Hotel, British Blitz qualifier first, click here for details.

And then an Allegro on Sunday, usual stuff, click here for details of that.

Usual links to pairings and games may appear here later.

Why is there no Scottish entry ?
https://chess-results.com/tnr809135.aspx...pOtNrwEfcw