06-04-2012, 01:58 PM
JRedpath Wrote:The SNCL rule states that players may change board order as long as they are within 50 points, but must play in the same order for both games on the day.
Hamilton have never broken this rule, the rule applies to every team. Other teams may also change their board order if they wish. Many other teams have had players closely graded together in the past and chosen not to change their order, that is their choice. If you don't like the rule then propose that it is changed at the AGM!
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The problem here is that the vote is undertaken by all clubs many of whom are players of lower strength and who simply have no idea the level of preparation someone 2100+ typically puts into preparation for a game. Having to do this x 4 while the opponent does not is far from equitable. OK, not all strong players prepare this way but the majority do. Having a large group of people who are oblivious to such goings on then vote on rights and wrongs of it all is just daft. (OK ...I am ready for the dogs abuse to follow...still won't change this from being true ;P )