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Grading Update 2021

15th July 2021

July 15 2021:

Please note we are experiencing some technical problems on the season changeover to 2022. The online grading system will be updated as soon as possible.

The 2021 season ended on June 30. There were only two players recorded any results in the standardplay system, both in events held outside Scotland. A number of online events were processed through the allegro system. 675 players recorded at least one result with one very keen player recording 250. The majority of online participants were juniors and the processing of online data has allowed the allegro ratings to reflect improvement. However with no standard results these ratings have remained unchanged. We are considering possible calculation adjustments to compensate opponents.

It remains to be seen if easing of covid restrictions means a return to "live" OTB play. Perhaps one day or one evening allegros will be a more attractive format than traditional 3 day w/e events.

Work on a grading and website update is currently underway - news on progress will be updated when available.

May 12 2021:

Grading updates are continuing with the processing of online events within the CS Allegro system. All the crosstables can be viewed via the results link https://www.chessscotland.com/grading/results-tree/

Thanks to Andy Howie, Jenny Wilson, John Warren, Ray Noble, Craig Fay for compilation of data from recent events.

Members can view itemised games lists and updated grades by logging in to the online system https://www.chessscotland.com/grading/search-players/

The grading season will end on June 30. Further information to follow later.

March 17 2021:

Grading updates are continuing with the processing of online events within the CS Allegro system. All the crosstables can be viewed via the results link https://www.chessscotland.com/grading/results-tree/

Thanks to Andy Howie, Jenny Wilson, John Warren, Ray Noble, Craig Fay for compilation of data from recent events.

Members can view itemised games lists and updated grades by logging in to the online system https://www.chessscotland.com/grading/search-players/

October 27 2020:

Grading updates are continuing with the processing of online events within the CS Allegro system. All the crosstables can be viewed via the results link https://www.chessscotland.com/grading/results-tree/

Members can view itemised games lists and updated grades by logging in to the online system https://www.chessscotland.com/grading/search-players/

Other than the online allegro data there has only been two sets of over the board data processed for grading since the new season started on July 1 - both from a CS member in Sweden.

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July 16 2020:

The new 2021 season has now been uploaded. The online grading system is open to all players so they can view their new grade and how it was calculated. This service will revert to CS members-only in a couple of weeks. Please support this service by joining or renewing your membership.

Player search

Put in player name or number. To view the 2020 season click "prev season".

Online data: A number of online events have been processed through the allegro system and can be viewed within a player's grading record or via the 2021 results list. The current health crisis has prompted this change in policy to include online data within the grading system. No online data will be used in main list grades. The situation is under continued CS Board discussion and review. There will be further announcements with regard to grading and offshoots such as the Grand Prix.

Data processed:

Primary Individual

Girls Championship

SCT Allegro

CS Allegro

Please contact grading@chessscotland.com with comments or queries.

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A new grading book pdf will be produced shortly which will be available as a free download to CS members.

A printed book will be available on a limited print run - order online via the membership system. https://www.chessscotland.com/membership/join/

Player search: https://www.chessscotland.com/grading/search-players/

Crosstables of all results this season: https://www.chessscotland.com/grading/results-tree/

FIDE rating: https://www.chessscotland.com/news-post/fide-rating-list/

FIDE Rating List – July 2021

1st July 2021