07-01-2014, 06:02 PM
David C wrote:
Quote:Ultimately it will be down to event organisers as to whether they embrace the concept or not, although I can see the possibility of new additions to the calendar, possibly in the more remote locations, should such an idea be given Chess Scotland support.Perhaps an idea would be for the remote contingent to get together (online!?) and organise an experimental Remote Open, open to all, remote or not, and played online under appropriate tournament conditions (whatever they would be). This way those who don't mind playing non-there opponents could get their tournament fix, while those of us who prefer facing a living, breathing entity in the flesh could pass.