26-01-2017, 01:54 PM
amuir Wrote:It is much simpler to scrap FIDE rating of Richardson than have all the effort of submitting team lists in advance.
I think the team list in advance question is valid whether or not the event is FIDE rated. It may simply be more important if the event is FIDE rated.
It is more a question of the status attached to the event which determines if teams/pairings are announced in advance.
The English club championship is a failing event, attracting about 3 entries. It did not publish in advance. The 4NCL is growing in strength. It publishes 1.5 hours in advance. Obviously the two factors may not be linked.