Yes - this shows the criteria should be visible (great word from Alastair earlier!)
Just to clarify any possible confusion that may arise from reading this 2016 motion in the present context:
The little word 'also' here is easy to miss
The above motion, which refers to the Scottish Champion Entry Rules for eligibility, doesn't mean that the SCO code became the eligibility criterion. The SCO code was an additional criterion, to be added to the existing criteria (which are, unfortunately, a bit tricky to locate!). Constitutionally, these nationality criteria (birth, residence OR parent) are still in vogue until changed by a formal process.
The reason for the motion (as explained by the movers, but worth repeating) was that some players could qualify for the Championship on (eg) Scottish residence but actually play for another Federation. This used to be normal enough 'back in the day', but in the competitive FIDE era, more players believe you can only have one chess nationality.
Andy - yes technically Matthew is either eligible or not, especially with regard to the future and the wider context of International Selection.
But the present situation is now tricky and Matthew's suggested compromise (provided it is not used as a determinant of eligibility in the future, but his motion does say 'exceptionally') does offer a likely reduction in the strength of feeling of affected parties.
Craig I couldn't find a comment by Jim Webster. It would be useful if officials would confirm the eligibility criteria haven't been lost! Cheers
Just to clarify any possible confusion that may arise from reading this 2016 motion in the present context:
The little word 'also' here is easy to miss
The above motion, which refers to the Scottish Champion Entry Rules for eligibility, doesn't mean that the SCO code became the eligibility criterion. The SCO code was an additional criterion, to be added to the existing criteria (which are, unfortunately, a bit tricky to locate!). Constitutionally, these nationality criteria (birth, residence OR parent) are still in vogue until changed by a formal process. The reason for the motion (as explained by the movers, but worth repeating) was that some players could qualify for the Championship on (eg) Scottish residence but actually play for another Federation. This used to be normal enough 'back in the day', but in the competitive FIDE era, more players believe you can only have one chess nationality.
Andy - yes technically Matthew is either eligible or not, especially with regard to the future and the wider context of International Selection.
But the present situation is now tricky and Matthew's suggested compromise (provided it is not used as a determinant of eligibility in the future, but his motion does say 'exceptionally') does offer a likely reduction in the strength of feeling of affected parties.
Craig I couldn't find a comment by Jim Webster. It would be useful if officials would confirm the eligibility criteria haven't been lost! Cheers