Grandparents rule

[Alan Tate]

I have given this some thought since last time the topic came up and I agree with David. If you want to play for a country you should definitely live there*. The Fide rules are already somewhat ridiculous for changing federation and make it far too easy. In an international event where you are representing your country you should at the very least live there*, and preferably have strong ties to that country.

Edit: *or have been born there