31-03-2022, 08:54 PM
Hesitant to comment here, due to the heat being generated, but here's my tuppenceworth.
I see the SCO/ENG/DEN federation designation as a "FIDE thing", allowing players to get FIDE ratings, play in FIDE-sponsored tournaments and get FIDE norms and titles.
I see the qualification for Scottish titles/Scotland representation, through residence/birth/parentage as a "Chess Scotland thing",
and that the two are separate.
As some-one who only qualifies through residence, I have no strong opinion either way and will be abstaining on the proposals.
I see the SCO/ENG/DEN federation designation as a "FIDE thing", allowing players to get FIDE ratings, play in FIDE-sponsored tournaments and get FIDE norms and titles.
I see the qualification for Scottish titles/Scotland representation, through residence/birth/parentage as a "Chess Scotland thing",
and that the two are separate.
As some-one who only qualifies through residence, I have no strong opinion either way and will be abstaining on the proposals.
I get my kicks above the waistline, sunshine