14-08-2016, 09:08 AM
I wonder how many of the 2100+ rated players who see no issue with weekenders being FIDE rated are also putting in a 40+ hour working week?
I agree with Steve. If your FIDE rating is driving your chances for international selection and invites then it's natural to be concerned that your personal condition is not placing performance at extra risk. A 2-tier system with CS only events means such players are more likely to pitch up for a bit of fun and give the rest of us a chance to take them down. I would love to see both CS and FIDE events in Scotland. I don't think the weekender is the right formula for FIDE. Currently only the Scottish Championship seems suited in my opinion.
I agree with Steve. If your FIDE rating is driving your chances for international selection and invites then it's natural to be concerned that your personal condition is not placing performance at extra risk. A 2-tier system with CS only events means such players are more likely to pitch up for a bit of fun and give the rest of us a chance to take them down. I would love to see both CS and FIDE events in Scotland. I don't think the weekender is the right formula for FIDE. Currently only the Scottish Championship seems suited in my opinion.