03-01-2014, 09:07 PM
StevieHilton Wrote:Ian,Steve,
I think this motion does have potential to allow players who have difficulty in reaching venues. In regards to FIDE, there is a precedent for this, Fischer played a Cuban event in 1966 I think by relaying his moves by Telex from New York.
I also think that it might well be a solution to problems with disabled players where a venue might not be suitable for access by disabled players. FIDE guidelines make it very clear that you cannot exclude a player on the grounds of his/her disability. This motion may be a solution to that problem.
I agree it has potential, and, as I said at the outset, it is a laudable proposal, but at what expense (not necessarily financial)? That will be something for the commission to consider if it is adopted.
Re Fischer - 1965 Capablanca Memorial. RJF competed by cable from the Marshall CC in NYC. That was in the days before ratings were even thought of. Things/rules & regs have changed since then.
Re the FIDE guidelines - I would interpret that as meaning that organisers are required to make suitable provision for disabled players at the venue, but perhaps you'll be more au fait with them than I am. Offhand, I can't think of a current venue on the congress circuit that can't cater for disabled access*, so in those terms, the motion on the table wouldn't make much difference; it's the remoteness that's the main factor.
*Edinburgh CC isn't on the regular circuit.