03-12-2013, 06:00 PM
If you're going to change the rules then I suggest you need to check rules for UK citizenship. One UK grandparent does not seem to qualify people for a UK passport. Last time I looked, FIDE threatened a substantial fine for any country caught fielding a player (in a team event) who did not have either citizenship or a permanent residence visa for the country in question. By FIDE's rules, Turner is OK - but what about a the many kiwis who have a Scottish grandparent? Are they all suddenly to be declared OK to change registration to SCO and play for SCO, even though they have no right to live there?