04-05-2015, 10:34 PM
Andy, the FIDE handbook only applies to FIDE rated events - so my understanding is that local (non-FIDE rated) league chess can set its own standards.
My point was that even if the Richardson/Spens finals were FIDE rated, the FIDE handbook still gives latitude to put in place a less onerous regime for such events. Hence my question - what would the arbiters have done had not Jacob voluntarily thrown himself on his own sword?
My point was that even if the Richardson/Spens finals were FIDE rated, the FIDE handbook still gives latitude to put in place a less onerous regime for such events. Hence my question - what would the arbiters have done had not Jacob voluntarily thrown himself on his own sword?