12-08-2016, 11:02 AM
Jonathan Livingstone Wrote:I really don't see what it is adding to our game. Players can enter the Scottish if they are desperately desiring a FIDE rating or FIDE experience (and also the Spens/Rich).
This is in contrast to the feedback I got back. Players of all levels would like a FIDE grade but most don't have the time or money to go abroad to pick up a FIDE grade. I believe the cornerstone to improve the strength of our game here and to make it more attractive with FIDE ratings etc , but I also accept there is a view by players to protect their grade by not playing lower graded players. Remember that this will be a Fide rapidplay event with a FIDE RAPIDPLAY grading not a FIDE main rating event. Most players wont have a FIDE quickplay grade anyway.
In summary you cant please all the punters all the time