17-03-2020, 09:18 AM
For those looking for a Chess Fix, the candidates start today. Games are being broadcast on multiple platforms but Chess24.com looks the most interesting with MC providing some of the commentary.
As well as myself out here, Alex McFarlane has been selected as one of the reserves for the Appeals Committee. Fantastic to see two Scots involved with such a prestigious tournament.
We have 2 medicals a day to check for Covid-19 as well as a formal test on day 1 and 10. I have just been told my results were clear (as has everyone so far). Fingers crossed it goes well, we don't have to postpone and we can all get home at the end!
As well as myself out here, Alex McFarlane has been selected as one of the reserves for the Appeals Committee. Fantastic to see two Scots involved with such a prestigious tournament.
We have 2 medicals a day to check for Covid-19 as well as a formal test on day 1 and 10. I have just been told my results were clear (as has everyone so far). Fingers crossed it goes well, we don't have to postpone and we can all get home at the end!
"How sad to see, what used to be, a model of decorum and tranquility become like any other sport, a battleground for rival ideologies to slug it out with glee"