31-10-2016, 12:00 PM
SNCL rules state: "Players within a team must play in strict grading order. However, a 50pt interchange is acceptable if discussed with arbiter."
Looking at the Division 1 - Rounds 1 & 2 results from yesterday, 7 from 8 teams fielded teams that did not follow strict FIDE grading order! In 2 cases, the disparity is > 50 points.
I expect this comes about because teams are presuming the rule refers to CS ratings even though this is a FIDE rated event. It would be helpful to have clarification around which grading system or systems apply? e.g. Is it CS, FIDE or both? i.e. If there players are in strict order in either system then no consultation is necessary?
Looking at the Division 1 - Rounds 1 & 2 results from yesterday, 7 from 8 teams fielded teams that did not follow strict FIDE grading order! In 2 cases, the disparity is > 50 points.
I expect this comes about because teams are presuming the rule refers to CS ratings even though this is a FIDE rated event. It would be helpful to have clarification around which grading system or systems apply? e.g. Is it CS, FIDE or both? i.e. If there players are in strict order in either system then no consultation is necessary?