03-03-2017, 11:14 AM
With all respect, I am scratching my head a wee bit. I just think it is better these things are said sometimes, if we don't voice our thoughts or opinions, thing's can't improve and organisers should not have to be mind readers.
I just looked at Irvine Congress in 2 weeks time - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.chessscotland.com/tournament.php?tid=15174516082525">http://www.chessscotland.com/tournament ... 4516082525</a><!-- m --> I played there last year and the venue was perfectly fine. The entry free is £25 for which I can get 4-5 games of proper chess. If I choose to enter the Open they have free entry for titled players and the list currently has 5 of them, now that is a draw for many, the chance to play (or even just watch) these guys. It has 3 levels of tournament also to match your playing strength. If prize money is your thing, then Irvine is more value, I just see more value on almost every and any aspect.
Could have picked any weekend congress really, is not about singling out Irvine in particular. The main point to take away really, is value for money.
I just looked at Irvine Congress in 2 weeks time - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.chessscotland.com/tournament.php?tid=15174516082525">http://www.chessscotland.com/tournament ... 4516082525</a><!-- m --> I played there last year and the venue was perfectly fine. The entry free is £25 for which I can get 4-5 games of proper chess. If I choose to enter the Open they have free entry for titled players and the list currently has 5 of them, now that is a draw for many, the chance to play (or even just watch) these guys. It has 3 levels of tournament also to match your playing strength. If prize money is your thing, then Irvine is more value, I just see more value on almost every and any aspect.
Could have picked any weekend congress really, is not about singling out Irvine in particular. The main point to take away really, is value for money.