20-07-2015, 01:46 PM
It looks like an error has been made, as even if there was a notional 'one prize' rule in mind then as Alan B said Craig should have been awarded the 50+, the bigger of the two wins in terms of status. It is, after all, a championship.
Andy McCulloch wrote:
"Common practise in Scottish events is that nobody can win more than one major prize. This is something that I have been aware of for at least 9 years, and I have only been involved in chess for about 10 years."
I think the 'common practice' is to follow what's said on the entry form, from which:
Scottish Titles Champion £750
Senior 50 (aged 50 before 01/01/2016) £200,
Senior 65 (aged 65 before 01/01/2016) £200
(As aged 50 clearly means over 50 etc) Craig is both 50+ and 65+.
If someone can win both the Title and Senior prize (didn't Roddy win both in Helensburgh), there is no obvious reason why a say, 66 year old can't win the over 50 and over 65. I don't think rules should be made up.
Craig, what have the organisers said - and have you thought about the appeals committee?
Andy McCulloch wrote:
"Common practise in Scottish events is that nobody can win more than one major prize. This is something that I have been aware of for at least 9 years, and I have only been involved in chess for about 10 years."
I think the 'common practice' is to follow what's said on the entry form, from which:
Scottish Titles Champion £750
Senior 50 (aged 50 before 01/01/2016) £200,
Senior 65 (aged 65 before 01/01/2016) £200
(As aged 50 clearly means over 50 etc) Craig is both 50+ and 65+.
If someone can win both the Title and Senior prize (didn't Roddy win both in Helensburgh), there is no obvious reason why a say, 66 year old can't win the over 50 and over 65. I don't think rules should be made up.
Craig, what have the organisers said - and have you thought about the appeals committee?