03-01-2014, 07:12 PM
Ian,
I think this motion does have potential to allow players who have difficulty in reaching venues. In regards to FIDE, there is a precedent for this, Fischer played a Cuban event in 1966 I think by relaying his moves by Telex from New York.
I also think that it might well be a solution to problems with disabled players where a venue might not be suitable for access by disabled players. FIDE guidelines make it very clear that you cannot exclude a player on the grounds of his/her disability. This motion may be a solution to that problem.
I think this motion does have potential to allow players who have difficulty in reaching venues. In regards to FIDE, there is a precedent for this, Fischer played a Cuban event in 1966 I think by relaying his moves by Telex from New York.
I also think that it might well be a solution to problems with disabled players where a venue might not be suitable for access by disabled players. FIDE guidelines make it very clear that you cannot exclude a player on the grounds of his/her disability. This motion may be a solution to that problem.