Declining entries

[Andrew Greet]

Just a quick reply to explain why the Inverness Chess Congress restricts entries to U2200.

In order to hold a FIDE rated tournament within a 3 hour playing session, we have to restrict the entries to U2200. It is part of the FIDE Rate of Play Regulations.

We would have to go to 4hr playing sessions to allow above 2200 players to participate, which is impossible to fit in due to the time constraints of the venue.

The other Scottish Chess Tour events do not have this restriction.

I hope this explains why the Inverness Chess Congress operates this restriction.

Thanks for explaining David; I never knew 2200 was a cut-off point for time controls. It's unfortunate that the venue was unable to accommodate four-hour playing sessions, but if that's the situation then so be it. I'll keep an eye on the congress in future years and hopefully will be able to play at some point. (Ideally not because my rating has fallen below 2200 though!)