02-09-2017, 11:59 PM
(02-09-2017, 09:07 PM)amuir Wrote: It's not just about maintaining ratings it's also about playing strong and challenging opposition. I am not big on databases, I prefer to play. I don't see any Scottish weekend events I fancy in the near future and I don't know any cheap foreign ones with the strong euro. Guess I'll just mainly play Glasgow League and await developments.
There is a fair point there. I don't play congresses these days mainly because there is a lack of top players to play, especially in FIDE games. I would really like to push for FM soon (maybe that's being deluded), so I'm starting to plan events abroad. It's the only way I can see of getting regular games against titled players.
Maybe the idea of selection through FIDE congresses would be a good thing. If it forced more strong entries in congresses it would surely trickle down. I'd play more for sure.