29-03-2022, 10:59 AM
Hopefully, this might add some context which I hope will address what I think are some misconceptions.
Imagine that, in 2011, I was a new player to tournament chess. When I entered my first (FIDE) tournament I could put my nationality as SCO, ENG, or any other nationality for that matter, and that would become my FIDE code. There were no status requirements.
Back in 2011, I wanted to transfer my FIDE code to SCO. Whilst I appreciate that I was an unusual case in a number of respects, I don't believe that I was asking for special treatment, on the contrary I believe the vote in 2011 just confirmed my right to be treated the same way as everyone else.
Imagine that, in 2011, I was a new player to tournament chess. When I entered my first (FIDE) tournament I could put my nationality as SCO, ENG, or any other nationality for that matter, and that would become my FIDE code. There were no status requirements.
Back in 2011, I wanted to transfer my FIDE code to SCO. Whilst I appreciate that I was an unusual case in a number of respects, I don't believe that I was asking for special treatment, on the contrary I believe the vote in 2011 just confirmed my right to be treated the same way as everyone else.