21-04-2014, 08:42 PM
I usually feel very comfortable playing at Edinburgh Chess Club, but the space limitations are very pronounced.
Playing the Winter Festival Premier I had loads of space, likewise evening league matches, and it becomes the best venue in Scotland with its history and charm.
Semi-final of the Richardson, however, we were crammed into the far end (the consolation match between Edinburgh and Edinburgh West got the 'good seats'!) and it wasn't suitable at all.
'The 'board at the door' must also be the least comfortable place in chess; Elaine Bamber must have been cursing my nicotine-addiction.
I still like my idea(!) of a 'finals weekend' - semi-finals on Saturday, finals and play-offs on Sunday. Or perhaps over 2 Saturdays (or Sundays) if people don't think they can commit to one full weekend. Central-ish venue (Stirling/Perth/Glenrothes even?!)
Playing the Winter Festival Premier I had loads of space, likewise evening league matches, and it becomes the best venue in Scotland with its history and charm.
Semi-final of the Richardson, however, we were crammed into the far end (the consolation match between Edinburgh and Edinburgh West got the 'good seats'!) and it wasn't suitable at all.
'The 'board at the door' must also be the least comfortable place in chess; Elaine Bamber must have been cursing my nicotine-addiction.
I still like my idea(!) of a 'finals weekend' - semi-finals on Saturday, finals and play-offs on Sunday. Or perhaps over 2 Saturdays (or Sundays) if people don't think they can commit to one full weekend. Central-ish venue (Stirling/Perth/Glenrothes even?!)