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You could consider the rule when clubs are over a certain distance apart. Neutral venue. These are the things that CS council has to consider
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The disability officer needs to help with the Richardson & Spens rules and resolving disputes on premises.
I expect most venues to be unsuitable for these FIDE rated matches including Edinburgh CC and Grangemouth.
Certain clubs may have to seek new venues.This means a lot of extra work for Keith Rose and others. I don't have the expertise to expand my duties and I will be passing the difficult decisions to the arbiters and elected CS officials.
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What should be the penalty for a club which does not provide disability access ? We need to get this drafted in the rules. Is it possible to state before the tournament which venues are/are not suitable ?
What is the process for a dispute on the eve/morning of a match ? Who will be the on-call arbiters to make these last minute decisions ?
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Perhaps there should be a closer examination of the disability requirements. Many visually and hearing impaired players have good mobility skills and can walk relatively well, perhaps if it does require the aid of an assistant. Taking this into consideration the main access problems arise with disabled players who have distinct mobility difficulties, for example - wheelchair bound or using walking aids.
Many of the guidelines still need to be implemented, but the responsibility is very much on the disabled player to define their requirements a reasonable time in advance. (At one stage the guidelines said 20 days, but I'm not sure if that has since been reworded)
Many of the venues, Edinburgh Chess Club, Grangemouth and others do not provide an real impediment to all disabled players that may want to play there. Providing assistants and most of the other requirements should not really be a problem for many venues.
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Ian
Can you answer the specific question ? Are Edinburgh and Grangemouth suitable venues for Richardson matches this season under FIDE rules ?
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" As the rules stand (FIDE) if the complaint is upheld then no game in the entire tournament can be FIDE rated, even for games held in different rounds and/or different venues."
Ian, I would say that you are mistaken in your interpretation here. please reconsider your interpretation.