29-03-2022, 11:16 AM
(29-03-2022, 10:59 AM)Matthew Turner Wrote: 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.
Hi Matt,
Are you saying that in 2011 there was no FIDE rule governing registration? Here's the current one (afaik)
1.7
A player may be registered under a Federation if he or she has citizenship, naturalization or residency in the country of that Federation.