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by Adam Raoof
Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: British Rapidplay 2024
Replies: 28
Views: 3700

Re: British Rapidplay 2024

Was there a tendering process for this?
by Adam Raoof
Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: ABERYSTWYTH FIDE RAPIDPLAY SATURDAY, 1 JULY 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 461

ABERYSTWYTH FIDE RAPIDPLAY SATURDAY, 1 JULY 2023

ABERYSTWYTH FIDE RAPIDPLAY SATURDAY, 1 JULY 2023 Format / Rate of Play: Swiss. 6 Rounds. All moves in 20 minutes plus a 5 second increment from move 1. ENTER HERE - https://aberchess.co.uk/events/rapidplay/ Schedule: Round 1 - 11:00 Round 4 - 14:00 Round 2 - 12:00 Round 5 - 15:00 Round 3 - 13:00 Rou...
by Adam Raoof
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Arbiter question
Replies: 13
Views: 1842

Re: Arbiter question

Article 5.2.3 states that agreement of a draw immediately ends the game. So I believe this means it should be irrelevant whether a flag has fallen if neither player has made a claim to that effect. But 6.8 states A flag is considered to have fallen when the arbiter observes the fact or when either ...
by Adam Raoof
Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Draw Claims - Is This Arbiter's Explanation Correct?
Replies: 15
Views: 2870

Re: Draw Claims - Is This Arbiter's Explanation Correct?

The arbiter was correct to reject the draw claim because the move hadn't been written down, but that does seem pretty clear confirmation that the player did not touch a piece "with the intention of moving or capturing" it, as required by Article 4.3. I wonder what he would have done if the move had...
by Adam Raoof
Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: Ealing FIDE Congresses
Replies: 17
Views: 2135

Re: Ealing FIDE Congresses

Has this event been rated by the ECF or FIDE?

The only problem with a generous increment is that sometimes, but not often, there is a delay to the start of the next round.
by Adam Raoof
Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: Event Cancellations
Topic: Event Cancellation
Replies: 168
Views: 43943

Re: Event Cancellation

Looks like the British Rapidplay is cancelled for another year. I just fell off my chair from the shock. I nearly fell off my chair in anger when I read the announcement. I know little of the contractual arrangements relating to the event - Neil Graham may know more - but they allegedly give the or...
by Adam Raoof
Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:15 am
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: Northampton FIDE Rapidplay
Replies: 3
Views: 1386

Re: Northampton FIDE Rapidplay

I am happy to say that I will be the arbiter at this event and I hope a lot of my regulars will be in attendance!
by Adam Raoof
Sun May 29, 2022 9:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chess in Venice
Replies: 12
Views: 6363

Re: Chess in Venice

Fantastic, Chris! Any photos of the chess tournament?
by Adam Raoof
Sat Dec 18, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: 13th Richmond Blitz - "Rik Thomas Memorial"
Replies: 23
Views: 3435

Re: 13th Richmond Blitz - "Rik Thomas Memorial"

they have no internet... but they could use a phone as a hotspot? It's better than crowding round a piece of paper (especially as I can never get my printer to work)
by Adam Raoof
Sat Dec 18, 2021 2:08 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: 13th Richmond Blitz - "Rik Thomas Memorial"
Replies: 23
Views: 3435

Re: 13th Richmond Blitz - "Rik Thomas Memorial"

is this happening? no pairings online as yet
by Adam Raoof
Fri Nov 05, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: London Chess Classic 3rd-12th December 2021
Replies: 20
Views: 3413

Re: London Chess Classic 3rd-12th December 2021

Are there any plans for rapid or weekend events? I guess it depends on the venue...
by Adam Raoof
Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:55 pm
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: The Reform of ECF Council
Replies: 57
Views: 11546

Re: The Reform of ECF Council

You do the same as the local council, you just put a maximum number on non voting attendees. It's not like members are beating the door down to attend meetings, their elected reps are there for that purpose.
by Adam Raoof
Wed Oct 20, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: ECF Matters
Topic: The Reform of ECF Council
Replies: 57
Views: 11546

Re: The Reform of ECF Council

This is all very complicated, perhaps unnecessarily. All members should have one vote. Votes should be for positions, not referendums on topics. Membership should be simpler and needs reform. Voting should be online, and confidential. All members should be entitled to attend the AGM, as you would be...
by Adam Raoof
Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: Ribble Rapidplay Friday 5th November 2021
Replies: 4
Views: 1054

Re: Ribble Rapidplay Friday 5th November 2021

It's a great idea, it precedes a junior event at the same venue...
by Adam Raoof
Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: Congress Diary
Topic: Ribble Rapidplay Friday 5th November 2021
Replies: 4
Views: 1054

Re: Ribble Rapidplay Friday 5th November 2021

Friday?! Have I missed a public holiday?