14-08-2016, 10:36 PM
Interesting post Gary on what is already a very good thread.
I wish to comment on one aspect of your post, namely that we might be able to attract players to play Fide events in Scottish congresses. If you mean folks from the British Isles, possibly some interest might be generated. If you mean folks outwith these islands, I would say definitely not as the accommodation costs are far higher than say an event in Spain or the Czech Republic.
To give you an example, I played in a nine round Fide event in Mallorca in May. The accommodation was in a three star hotel which cost 25 euros per night all-inclusive sharing a twin room. Scottish events can't compete on price against that.
I wish to comment on one aspect of your post, namely that we might be able to attract players to play Fide events in Scottish congresses. If you mean folks from the British Isles, possibly some interest might be generated. If you mean folks outwith these islands, I would say definitely not as the accommodation costs are far higher than say an event in Spain or the Czech Republic.
To give you an example, I played in a nine round Fide event in Mallorca in May. The accommodation was in a three star hotel which cost 25 euros per night all-inclusive sharing a twin room. Scottish events can't compete on price against that.