07-01-2013, 05:21 PM
For sure it's good if an event makes reasonable adjustments for disabled players to take part. But how is it reasonable for a tournament/CS to be expected to buy a clock at £140 for a single player? If the majority of players want to see tournaments with incremental time controls then I also don't see how it's reasonable to deny them that simply because one or two people don't like it. That's hardly democratic is it Steve? So until the price of such clocks comes down considerably I don't see how it's going to be a cost-effective purchase for Chess Scotland to get some. I would argue that the onus - in fact - is on the player if they so wish to take part in the event to purchase the expensive clock that they think gives them equal chances.
Remember too that it's not impossible for you to take part in a tournament with incremental time controls, it's only an inconvenience (correct me if I'm wrong). David has in the past been excellent at innovating with his events, and I see this in a similar way. I have absolutely no doubt that he will make reasonable adjustments for disabled players to take part, as he has done in the past.
Remember too that it's not impossible for you to take part in a tournament with incremental time controls, it's only an inconvenience (correct me if I'm wrong). David has in the past been excellent at innovating with his events, and I see this in a similar way. I have absolutely no doubt that he will make reasonable adjustments for disabled players to take part, as he has done in the past.