12-08-2016, 10:12 AM
Hey Ian, I’m not speaking as a detractor - I greatly appreciate the efforts of chess organizers, many of whom put in a veritable power of work.
It sounds like you are referring to particular tournaments, for example the Richardson and Spens? That had its own thread, I believe. Can’t find it now, but I remember naysayers there too!?
Only you mentioned FIDE rated tournaments in this thread, Ian. From your answers, It sounds like you haven’t asked the question generally of whether tournaments (especially new ones) should be FIDE rated. If you ask a question like “would you like new FIDE rated tournaments” you will get a resounding ‘Yes!’ because people will obviously say yes to new tournaments, it’s like asking people in the street would you like a new Sony TV?
Ian. it sounds like there is more to this FIDE question, and there are clearly implications of FIDE rated - why not do a specific poll to address this question?
Cheers
It sounds like you are referring to particular tournaments, for example the Richardson and Spens? That had its own thread, I believe. Can’t find it now, but I remember naysayers there too!?
Only you mentioned FIDE rated tournaments in this thread, Ian. From your answers, It sounds like you haven’t asked the question generally of whether tournaments (especially new ones) should be FIDE rated. If you ask a question like “would you like new FIDE rated tournaments” you will get a resounding ‘Yes!’ because people will obviously say yes to new tournaments, it’s like asking people in the street would you like a new Sony TV?
Ian. it sounds like there is more to this FIDE question, and there are clearly implications of FIDE rated - why not do a specific poll to address this question?
Cheers