25-03-2014, 09:33 AM
not back George not bad at all. How about this then. Set up an inter counties league like in the darts , Have west, east , central teams etc either local or online events. Junior and/or adult events Prizes could include consideration for national selection and/or fide points. These events could also be used for fund raising as well as a means of attracting potential sponsors. The teams could be arbitral but should cover most of chess Scotland. The geographical issues can be overcome by remote access also i'm sure that would rule out the fide points potential. Players I feel would like a FIDE grading so it can be used as a carrot.