07-09-2016, 03:40 PM
While I sympathize Andy, I can’t understand the argument that seems to be suggested by yourself, Steve and George, that it would probably cost FIDE rating points (on average, presumably).
I understand that preparation is an important aspect of typical Fide rated events like nine-round norm events, but while you are preparing for your opponent, are they not doing the same thing – so where is the advantage, and where is the disadvantage when no-one is able to target anyone? If anything, better-prepared players could be at more of an advantage when there is no time to do opponent-specific preparation.
The same applies to the schedule – it’s not only the Fide-rated players that find the whole thing more of a rush. Why do you think you are more likely to lose points in weekender events than gain them?
Cheers
I understand that preparation is an important aspect of typical Fide rated events like nine-round norm events, but while you are preparing for your opponent, are they not doing the same thing – so where is the advantage, and where is the disadvantage when no-one is able to target anyone? If anything, better-prepared players could be at more of an advantage when there is no time to do opponent-specific preparation.
The same applies to the schedule – it’s not only the Fide-rated players that find the whole thing more of a rush. Why do you think you are more likely to lose points in weekender events than gain them?
Cheers