I won't assume they'll get part-ratings, because I don't have a list of entries in front of me, or whether people will get the right number of games against rated opponents. In brief, as I understand it:Roger de Coverly wrote:So how does it work for a Swiss? Players without FIDE ratings should get a part-rating, but are you going to not submit their results if they aren't members? If so, is this option available for a standard play Swiss?
(1) You don't need to be an ECF member to play.
(2) All games will be submitted for FIDE-rating.
(3) You do need to be an ECF member for any achieved part-ratings you earn to appear on the FIDE website under the ENG flag. They'll still be there as they are for Turner.
I have a feeling that as far as most non-members are concerned, (1) is probably of more relevance to them than either (2) or (3).