05-04-2012, 04:28 PM
Quote:At the rate we are going there will be no FIDE rated events left in Scotland which might perhaps be beneficial for players with an artificially high FIDE rating, but at a cost to the development of chess in Scotland. This may be harsh, but it's true.
And there speaks a man with an artificially high FIDE rating
Seriously though, he's absolutely right. The Richardson Cup is Scotland's premier club event. It's one of the most prestigious competitions there is - aside from the Scottish and maybe the Edinburgh Premier I can't think of anything I'd rather win. Players play only one game a day, at a long time control. I can't even imagine what the argument against FIDE-rating it is. Also, Bremner is also spot on - if it's not FIDE-rated then FIDE ratings should not be used in ordering the teams.
(I don't agree with the decision not to FIDE-rate the SNCL top division either, but I can at least see the argument there...)