27-01-2015, 03:07 PM
I think this is a great idea and I'd be delighted to play for a Scottish team.
The 4NCL is an excellent and sociable tournament where it is possible to gain experience at an international time control against strong and varied opposition.
Having been involved in some preliminary discussions with some of Scotland's top titled players about this, I think we can have some confidence that we would have their support. Hopefully one year in division 3 would be all that would be required to make it up into the stronger divisions. Whilst a quick ascent to division one would be the aim, division two is still a great place to gain some experience with all teams averaging an over 2000 rating across 8 boards.
The 4NCL is an excellent and sociable tournament where it is possible to gain experience at an international time control against strong and varied opposition.
Having been involved in some preliminary discussions with some of Scotland's top titled players about this, I think we can have some confidence that we would have their support. Hopefully one year in division 3 would be all that would be required to make it up into the stronger divisions. Whilst a quick ascent to division one would be the aim, division two is still a great place to gain some experience with all teams averaging an over 2000 rating across 8 boards.