10-12-2012, 06:07 PM
amuir Wrote:For 2013 there are e.g.
European Team in November, perhaps £1500 for that, I'll play if selected
Entry fees for CS nominated players
Paul Motwani + other training
Players trying for titles
Would anyone want to organise a FIDE rated tournament ? etc
Andy, is that a suggested use of funds, or an actual use of funds?
amuir Wrote:Why can't we get anyone to organise FIDE rated tournaments ?
Why is no-one getting any IM titles anymore ?
I think you have answered your own question here. Availability of FIDE events comprising of strong opponents for Scottish players. With SNCL and Richardson not being FIDE rated any more, it basically only leaves the Scottish; and if like me something crops up meaning you can't make it, you are totally stuffed. Only solution is to look abroad, but then trying to find holidays and finance makes it discouraging. You will know much better than most, but I think playing events of a high caliber fairly regularly is a necessity for any aspiring titled player. I believe Scotland has players capable, it is just unfortunate that chess culture in the UK is so grim.
amuir Wrote:What's wrong with analogue clocks ?
Time scrambles!
