Whilst most of us may know who to tell if there is a mistake in the grading perhaps for those who don't it would be an idea to add a contact.

Also looking at the detailed information the time control is wrong, says 30 in 90, it was 40 in 90.

SNCL rules state: "Players within a team must play in strict grading order. However, a 50pt interchange is acceptable if discussed with arbiter."

Looking at the Division 1 - Rounds 1 & 2 results from yesterday, 7 from 8 teams fielded teams that did not follow strict FIDE grading order! In 2 cases, the disparity is > 50 points.

I expect this comes about because teams are presuming the rule refers to CS ratings even though this is a FIDE rated event. It would be helpful to have clarification around which grading system or systems apply? e.g. Is it CS, FIDE or both? i.e. If there players are in strict order in either system then no consultation is necessary?

Thanks everyone for your prompt corrections. Obvious using Chess-Results works!

I am going to do the grading tomorrow (will be in Wednesdays Update) as well as the FIDE grading. As always please let me know of any mistakes.

Apologies for the lack of live games. After 2 people kicked the antenna out I am going to have to do a bit of repair work on it I didn't think there would be a problem with having it next to my desk in a non traffic area, but hey we are talking about chess players here!

Team Day 1 will be held at Wester Hailes Education Centre on the 20th of November.
Please arrive by 9:15 for a 9:30 start.

As well as team entries, this year we're experimenting with allowing children from our region (Edinburgh, Lothians and the Borders) to enter our events as an individual - we will then form a team for you with other children without a team.

Entry for the Primary competitions is restricted to Primary schools, clubs or individuals who live in Edinburgh, Lothians or the Borders.

Entry for the Secondary competition is restricted to Secondary schools, clubs or individuals who live in Edinburgh, Lothians or the Borders - but also for any secondary school located in Scotland.

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I have visions of teams turning up to the old venue.

We are now at Carnegie Conference Centre, Halbeath Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8DY

Also remember the clocks go back tonight!

Hi Folks,

Unless Andy says I'm wrong I believe it does not matter if your players are not FIDE rated in Div 1 and 2. Andy will sort out the necessary paperwork and get them registered.


Andy feel free to agree or diagree!

GG

This will hopefully be up on the main page soon - in the meantime....

Here are the dates for the main seniors’ events on the 2017 FIDE calendar.

Please contact me if you would like to be included in the group emails which will discuss and arrange teams, travel, accommodation, thoughts and information on these events.
Kind regards,
Andy Burnett
(CS International Director)

European Senior Team Chess Championship 2017
Novi Sad, Serbia 17 March – 25 March

World (Senior) Team Chess Championship 50+, 65+ 2017
Hersonissos, Crete, 23 April - 3 May 2017
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European Senior Chess Championship 2017
Barcelona, Spain 11 August – 21 August

World Senior (Individual) Championships 2017
Acqui Terme, Italy 6 November – 19 November 2017

As I mentioned at the agm this year, I am going to be experimenting with TMS (Tournament Management Software), namely Swiss Manager (which of course leads to the results being published on Chess-Results.com)

Here are the fixtures for next season (Will add each division as I do them)

Division 1
Division 2
Division 3
Division 4

So Craig is in Aalborg once again.

Can follow on live boards - http://www.liveskak.dk/2016/aalborg/lars.../index.htm
Start time 11am every day, not sure if Whisky or Lego time? Last round is Friday.

RND 1 on Saturday saw him beat a 1975 Norwegian.
RND 2 on Sunday saw him draw with a 2100 Israeli.
RND 3 on Monday (today) saw him win v local chap Per Holst.

* There was a tech issue with Rnd 2 live boards, but the organisers expect to have the games added soon.

So 2½ / 3 with a game against another local 2200 this time in RND 4 tomorrow (Tuesday).

Results - http://www.chess-results.com/tnr243422.aspx?lan=1

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