Can we clarify the FIDE ratings please ?
Will my actual FIDE rating of 2325 be put on the line if I play or will it be my blitz FIDE rating ?
Where do I find a list of the top Scots blitz FIDE ratings (e.g. those over 2200) ?
Is 3+2 now accepted blitz time instead of 5 mins ?
Andy,
There is no way your standard play rating will be affected by blitz or rapidplay (allegro) events.
Blitz ratings. (Search for all Scots and put in spreadsheet to sort)
McNab, Colin A GM 2438
Greet, Andrew N IM 2425
Shaw, John GM 2417
Arakhamia-Grant, Ketevan GM WGM 2390
Burns-Mannion, Stephen R IM 2332
Berry, Neil FM 2332
Bryson, Douglas M IM 2330
Muir, Andrew J IM 2284
Bathie, Nicol 2270
MacQueen, Calum 2246
Jamieson, Peter M FM 2206
Bremner, Adam 2195
Burnett, Andrew 2183
Sreeves, Clement 2176
Green, Andrew D 2161
Edwards, Jonathan 2160
Neave, George 2109
Bamber, Elaine WF WF 2109
Rutherford, William 2101
Olson, Hamish 2081
Kafka, Graeme 2072
Abdulla, Murad 2061
Rocks, Daniel 2058
McClement, Andrew 2051
Coleman, Robbie 2049
Brechin, Hugh R 2042
Burnett, Walter 2036
Maxwell, Daniel 2026
Oswald, David C 2014
O`Neil, Jim 1991
Doyle, James 1978
Grove, Michael 1952
Walker, Duncan 1938
Mcgregor, Lindsay A 1938
McDonald, Ian 1926
Ridge, Michael 1925
Robertson, David A 1910
McLean, Ian 1908
Murdochy, Shivan 1887
Allan, Brian 1865
Dunlop, Anthony 1832
Jelfs, Alan 1826
Roy, Ali 1821
Deary, David 1816
Newton, Andrew 1813
Gregory, Sam 1794
McHarg, Andrew 1756
Chapman, Nigel 1736
McDonald, Maryann 1603
Milton, Anna 1475
FIDE still only allows you to sort on standard rating on its website. (Do advance search for SCO)
Increments is becoming more popular for all chess events. This is particularly true for blitz where K+2N v K will be agreed a draw with increments but one player may play on with a fixed time. 3min +2 secs gives a better/fairer outcome where a good player is allowed to demonstrate his/her ability.
That's entries now open for the Scottish Blitz. Tournament details on the website along with online entry.
Skyscanner have become gold sponsors via Kickstarter. Almost 60% of the £1000 goal has now been pledged - thanks to everyone who has donated so far! There's 16 days left to reach the £1000.
Only one week left until the kickstarter page closes. Just to confirm, the money won't be taken out of anyone's account if the goal isn't reached. This means if people don't give the odd 10er then Jonny will get none of the donations and the event is in danger of making a loss. If people want to see this fun format run again in one of the nicest venues in Scotland then only another £190 is needed.
Looks like the target's been reached now...
Hugh Brechin Wrote:Looks like the target's been reached now...
The target has now been reached! I would like to thank everyone who has donated... the support has been amazing once again - Kickstarter page is open for another 5 days for anyone else who wishes to donate. =)
First Grandmaster to enter is Keith Arkell.
A confirmed prize fund can now be found on the website.
Unfortunately, a pledge has been removed from the Kickstarter page so now the total is slightly short of the amount needed
. I'm appealing for donations to achieve the goal. There's just over a day left.
Has it been reached again Jonathan. I'm seeing £1026 raised of £1000 target... or am I missing something?
its was 24 pounds short, but within 5 hours after Jonnys post the total was surpassed - tremendous support