Would You Pay Extra to Win Prize Money?

[Stewart Reuben]

It seems to me that the USA, FIDE and BCF all made progress in the number of players attracted to their activities when rating/grading was introduced.
I believe that, when the ECF goes for monthly figures, it will popularise competitive chess somewhat. Many ECF officers seem now to agree.

[Ian Thompson]

Which event was this?

Basildon Rapidplay - https://britchess.wufoo.com/cabinet/ead ... 263d214106

The results are in - https://chess-results.com/tnr490123.aspx?lan=1&art=4 - but I haven't found anything saying who paid the higher entry fee and who didn't, or what prizes were awarded for second and third places.

[AlanCharlton]

I remember Reg Thimann well. I went to the Sunderland and Rhyl British Championships with him (in my case U14 and U18). His father was a charismatic man who taught me German - I still speak it with affection because of him. I am a lapsed player, at a much lower standard now than when I was 14 and young Michael Farthing was just beginning.

[Michael Farthing]

--And I'm still young! Welcome back into the fold Alan - you took your time after my prompt to you!

But this is not the first mention of you on this forum:

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=7791