12-08-2016, 01:20 AM
talk about stirring up a hornets nest....
To answer your question Walter , I created a thread on the forum. I also spoke to players at the national finals, I spoke to players within my contact sphere, over the board, at the SNCL, people I know and trust. I spoke to CS officials, arbiters and friends. Most people who knew me, others who don't know me who knew I was asking the questions. Most people ( an overwhelming majority ) wanted it FIDE rated. I also went into detail with FIDE arbiter about the logistics of it and I've got to say with those detractors, if you don't like it don't play in it, its your choice. This is the original you cant please everybody so a ruling on playing conditions and the rules have to be made and considered at the AGM so it can be in place for the new season
To answer your question Walter , I created a thread on the forum. I also spoke to players at the national finals, I spoke to players within my contact sphere, over the board, at the SNCL, people I know and trust. I spoke to CS officials, arbiters and friends. Most people who knew me, others who don't know me who knew I was asking the questions. Most people ( an overwhelming majority ) wanted it FIDE rated. I also went into detail with FIDE arbiter about the logistics of it and I've got to say with those detractors, if you don't like it don't play in it, its your choice. This is the original you cant please everybody so a ruling on playing conditions and the rules have to be made and considered at the AGM so it can be in place for the new season