 |
Chess Scotland Noticeboard
A place for chess nuts to boast over an open forum
|
Important Notice:
We regret to inform you that our free phpBB forum hosting service will be discontinued by the end of June 30, 2024.
If you wish to migrate to our paid hosting service, please contact billing@hostonnet.com.
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
andyburnett
King
Joined: 20 Feb 2007
Posts: 249
|
 Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:57 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
| Quote: | | Don't see a problem with mixing 5 minute and regular chess on the same day. |
It's fine if the slow game comes first - I certainly wouldn't want to play 5 -minute chess before a proper game though; I don't think it's good preparation at all, although I'm sure some will disagree with me on this!?
I didn't stay for the lightning event last weekend (transport issues) but I would be more likely to play it after the March SNCL game than as a separate event in December. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Alex McFarlane
King
Joined: 13 Mar 2007
Posts: 413
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:40 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: | | I don't see how the London Classic is an issue, it is not a Scottish event and should have no bearing on when the lightning is held. |
Joe,
In an ideal world what happens elsewhere doesn't matter but when that event is likely to reduce participation it must be considered.
Not only has there been a significant number of Scots taking part in the Classic but the Internet coverage is such as to dissuade Scots staying at home from entering an event, particularly if the weather may be a disincentive to entry as well.
Look at the Scots who were missing from Glenrothes preferring Blackpool instead. Look also at those who were playing in the 4NCL rather than the SNCL or Lightning.
I accept that clashes cannot always be avoided but there are events where it is worth looking at what is happening elsewhere if you want to maximise numbers/revenue. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Alan Tate
King
Joined: 01 Feb 2007
Posts: 377
Location: Edinburgh
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:57 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Is it so difficult to avoid a clash of the team blitz with major international tournaments? Scottish participation in the London Classic is only likely to increase.
Not fussed if it's in March or December but holding it on the same day as SNCL seems to increase the chances of more teams playing.
"As for game v match points I don't see why it should be changed now after 30+ years of one format."
Joe, you are getting old  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
