Galway Rapidplay 2015 on Saturday 6 June

Pete Morriss

The annual FIDE-rated Galway Rapidplay will this year be held on Saturday 6 June. Full details are available on the dedicated page on our website In brief: it will be held in our usual venue of Galway Bridge Centre (see website for directions). It will start at 10.45, and we expect that it will finish at about 8. The rate of play will be 15 minutes per person per game, plus an increment of 10 seconds per move. The entry fee is €15 for those who register in advance, and €25 for those who do not, in both cases paid on arrival; you can enter by emailing us at the address given on the website. The prize fund is over €500, and will be increased if we have more entries than expected.

This is the only regular FIDE-rated rapidplay in Ireland, so get your entries flooding in!

Ficheall

This probably deserves a bump, since it seems the ICU are not advertising it. Good to see that they've advertised the Polish Clergy Championship in Plosk the following month, though..

Chess_Coach

This is tournament that I really like and I was the first one to register I think . However I am still not sure will this tournament be Fide rated due to ban to member of the ICU of good standing . I have asked organizer and answer was yes . Maybe just maybe the ban of the ICU member could be reason why tournament is not advertised at ICU web site . However I can see this tournament in Calendar now so I m just confused .

Pete Morriss

This tournament has been on the FIDE list of forthcoming rated tournaments for nearly three months. Nobody has given me any indication that FIDE won't rate it, and they have no reason for not rating it, so please assume that it will indeed be FIDE rated - and get your entry in soon! The number of entries is already well up on this time last year, so it looks like being even more successful - and, we hope, as enjoyable for all who play in it.

Chess_Coach

Pete ,

The 3 months ago member was not banned to play by organizer. The FIDE or ICU didnt know that but now they do . Fide is not supporting exclusion nore is ICU. If I am not wrong the National Organization have to file to FIDE in aim tournament to be rated but I might be wrong . Lots of members and players were informed that one ICU member of good standing is banned to play Galway could you please confirm that .

reunion

Chess_Coach wrote: »

Pete ,

The 3 months ago member was not banned to play by organizer. The FIDE or ICU didnt know that but now they do . Fide is not supporting exclusion nore is ICU. If I am not wrong the National Organization have to file to FIDE in aim tournament to be rated but I might be wrong . Lots of members and players were informed that one ICU member of good standing is banned to play Galway could you please confirm that .

I don't think ICU should be getting involved in private tournaments (their last attempt was rather embarrassing). A tournament may have it's own reasons for not permitting a player (the club running the tournament has banned a member, a potential threat to minors, an entry has been refused, etc). The bye-laws or nothing else says that every ICU member must be permitted to attend every ICU rated event. Unless of course they are seeking money from the ICU... Which they aren't.

The only events that HAVE to be open to all ICU members are events run by the ICU.

Galway website wrote:

The organizers reserve the right to refuse entry.

Seems like the Galway tournament is covered.

mikhail

I find it hard to believe this could be an issue; I imagine half the tournaments in the country have somebody they don't welcome back.

Chess_Coach, are you just speculating here, or do you have some reason to believe the ICU is actually considering refusing to rate the event? Because if you're just speculating, it's not fair on the event.

Mustafa Chess

And the word on the street is that while any tournament does indeed have the right, or "reserve the right to refuse" the right of a player to enter a tournament. Actions have consequences. So basically if Galway CC ( Pete Morris) decides to discriminate and victimize any ICU member of good standing then after such a member makes a formal complaint to the ICU ( And this has been done as far as is understood) then the ICU reserve the right to have nothing to do with the event.

So then nope it won't be Fide rated. And why should it be? More like a letter to the Fide ethics commission might lead to a prompt investigation into the victimization involved and the organizers can explain themselves to the Fide ethics commission if not the ICU who in turn can pass on their disapproval of the conduct involved, and agree not to accept any events from this source for future Fide rating of events.

Pretty simple really. Be nice and treat people equally and fairly and all is well. Play games or political tricks/ posturing and bugger off and don't expect any cooperation from the national governing body of chess in this country. Have a fun weekender and enjoy it. Exercise the right to reserve and implement a self proclaimed right to refuse entry. But then don't complain when there is a reaction and adverse consequences for such nasty and personal attacks on the right and reputation of an ICU member of good standing.

We need more people encouraged to play chess not a nasty climate of spiteful entry refusals for whatever feud or personal vendetta or agenda might be in play. Of course given the way things sometimes work in Irish chess maybe nothing will happen and the event just might be rated regardless of anything, but perhaps Galway CC might have to pay the fide rating fee involved to the ICU in advance to insure they (ICU) have any reason to bother with the event and submit and sign off on it for Fide rating. Simple enough situation,don't play games and engage in campaigns to victimize an ICU member of good standing and enjoy a lovely one day Fide rated rapid event. Or try enjoy a one day rapid that is not Fide rated.

It's not complicated!

Mustafa Chess

Pete Morriss wrote: »

This tournament has been on the FIDE list of forthcoming rated tournaments for nearly three months.

So what? Now there is a problem and it might have to be discarded and not Fide rated after all = your choice. Respect the rights of ICU members of good standing or feel free to exercise your right to refuse anybodies entry as you wish. As they say in some countries. Up To You!

Pete Morriss wrote: »

Nobody has given me any indication that FIDE won't rate it, and they have no reason for not rating it,

Oh I'd say you know very well what the consequences of your choice to refuse the entry of an ICU member of good standing might be. You should keep an eye on your emails over the next few days. Bottom line is that it can be a fun day of chess or it can be a fun day of chess that sees the event Fide rated and everybody happy.

All depends on what you want and what is important to you really.

Mustafa Chess

How much of this nonsense are people willing to entertain.

Celebrate chess and think positive.

https://youtu.be/YUaxVQPohlU

Time to move on!

Chess_Coach

It is true that Organizer may refuse player .
It is correct that National Organization might ask why is that done .
It is indeed possible that National Organization is not happy with answer.
Then tournament will not be rated.
It is as well possible that Fide Ethic Commission will be informed about this ban.
They are all possibilities here especially after banned member legal letter to National Organization .

The Ennis tournament had issue with one member to but after negotiations with ICU the member in question member played this tournament and this member was example of good tournament player .

So we will see how things will move on .I hope all will be sorted as I really like this tournament .

brilliantboy

Chess_Coach wrote: »

The Ennis tournament had issue with one member to but after negotiations with ICU the member in question member played this tournament and this member was example of good tournament player

Actually, from the accounts I've heard the ICU trying to bully the organizers into submission made them all the more determined to dig their feet in on the issue.

It's worth remembering again that if the ICU were to disappear in the morning it would only be a minor and temporary nuisance to the players and organizers.
Further souring relations isn't the way forward.

reunion

Chess_Coach wrote: »

The Ennis tournament had issue with one member to but after negotiations with ICU the member in question member played this tournament and this member was example of good tournament player .

So we will see how things will move on .I hope all will be sorted as I really like this tournament .

Clearly the executive don't want to be reelected. Why isn't the ICU transparent? Why aren't people being informed about this? Why is the developmental officer posting on boards to notify members? why isn't this on the ICU website?

If a tournament gets ICU grant money - it should also submit banned players and the reason. The ICU can then decide about grant money.

In terms of FIDE or ICU rating, the ICU must be having a laugh if it thinks it can regulate membership to individual clubs or their tournaments.

brilliantboy wrote: »

Actually, from the accounts I've heard the ICU trying to bully the organizers into submission made them all the more determined to dig their feet in on the issue.

And that's what policies get you without communication or discussion.

Also the attacking private tournaments is getting disgraseful.

sinbad68

reunion wrote: »

In terms of FIDE or ICU rating, the ICU must be having a laugh if it thinks it can regulate membership to individual clubs or their tournament

Also the attacking private tournaments is getting disgraseful.

@reunion . If this was a private tournament which was unrated then fair enough , organiser can let whomever they want in, but if they want their competition rated by icu or fide, then unless there is a very strong reason, for example ( hx of cheating , ex convict ..or very smelly ) then you can't just ban icu members because you don't like them.

As regard this competition goes ,as icu rating officer has to submit ratings to fide, he can be contacted as regards his intentions to clear things up and if the threat of not submitting results to fide is not a bluff, then in current circumstances and considering many players are attending with the view of it being fide rated, if I was in charge of the competition, I would take the pragmatic option and lift the ban on the individual concerned for the sake of competing field .What icu needs is a post for a " dispute resolving officer" for the members .

P.S which individual are we talking about ? ( someone pm me ! )

Chess_Coach

This is only pure private opinion .

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If private tournament organizer is bullying member of the good standing first then ICU can act to protect member from the bullying.

As I understand The Fide ethic Commission could be involved if this is not resolved prior to tournament. The member served his sanctions and he is now free to play . The people with serious crminal convictions are often freed after 2 or 3 years and no pub , cinema or school can bann them to enter without giving clear explanation .
The explanation might or might not be valid to court.
If tournament organizer write the reason of the ban to ICU then we can move on from there. In case that this goes to FIDE EC then we will have 3 sides in this member club , national organization and Fide . I beilive that fair and transparent decission will sort this all . However what I think is that for the best of the Irish Chess is that member is allowed to play and tournament to be rated .

Please have a look into this FIDE case

Following the expiration of the ban imposed by the Ethics Commission and the return of the Prize Fund and Gold Medal by GM Feller, FIDE confirms that GM Feller can now participate in FIDE rated events.

Here is the procedure and advice by FIDE in general
A complaint to the Ethics Commission / Disciplinary Committee. First warn the organiser and see whether he or she is prepared to change mind. If not, organizer must state clearly grounds for refusal.

reunion

Chess_Coach wrote: »

If private tournament organizer is bullying member of the good standing first then ICU can act to protect member from the bullying.

What about tournaments wanting to protect children from assault?

Chess_Coach wrote: »

If tournament organizer write the reason of the ban to ICU then we can move on from there.

If that was in the requirements for ICU rating, I'd agree. But it isn't and it would be unwise to try to force privately run tournaments to obey a rule that isn't on the ICU website.

*mod note*

This is a warning, do not identify posters (unless they have identified themselves). The next time someone does, you will be taking a vacation.

Chess_Coach

You have indentified me first in your post .

The member served his time and is now free to play it is simple as 1 2 3 . In fact the member played several tournament affter all , he is teaching kids in schools , club and indeed is as we were last imformed Garda vetted .
There were no charge by Police in this case as you know ? As a parent of 2 I would have no problem of letting my child to play this tournament if member in case is playing.
I would indeed make sure that my child is not cheating in the bathroom at the tournament.

reunion

Chess_Coach wrote: »

You have indentified me first in your post .

You have identified yourself on boards previously (I linked you to examples previously). Others have not identified themselves, until they identify themselves we are not speculating on their identities.

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This has also gone off topic. The Galway Rapidplay is FIDE rated - as per the FIDE site. Good luck to the organisers, the event was amazing last year and I wish them the best of luck!

checknraise

It would be probably better off if the ICU had to get involved fide rating the tournament.

I am sure someone has noticed that the ICU are fide rating games in the Armstrong up to 3 times. Fide ratings are particularly important for players going for titles etc. We will see whether the ratings will be fixed in time.

Chess_Coach

I do agree with you here .
I am personally that all tournaments in Ireland are fide rated .

Regarding Armstrong rating

We had small problems this season as ex rating officer did not register Armstrong to Fide on time but I think that this is sorted now.

Reunion

Would you stop convicted rapist who served his time to enter the pub ?
If you would how would you do this please ?

Please answer

I think that tournament being Fide rated is in serious question now as we have ongoing corespondance between sides in this incident
The outcome will define this

checknraise

Has the issue with rating the Armstrong 3 times been fixed?

https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_report.phtml?event16=108089&t=

Example of round 10 being rated twice

https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_report.phtml?event16=115866&t=Array

https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_report.phtml?event16=115880&t=Array

Chess_Coach

This is question to our Rating Officer . Have you send the email ?

Is NCC Fide rated yet ?

reunion

Chess_Coach wrote: »

Would you stop convicted rapist who served his time to enter the pub ?
If you would how would you do this please ?

Please answer

I think that tournament being Fide rated is in serious question now as we have ongoing corespondance between sides in this incident
The outcome will define this

Some pubs do refuse entry to individuals for any reason - have you ever been on a night out in town and seen someone being refused entry?

To use your analogy of a pub, people can be barred from a pub for assault but not have a police conviction. Other pubs can bar that individual because of their action in the pub down the road. Others pubs can permit the individual to enter.


The ICU should use their own disciplinary process to determine if there has been any wrongdoing. If an individual has submitted a complaint, the ICU should determine the validity of this complaint. The ICU executive has side stepped this process and has determined a guilty vote without natural justice (and without an independent investigation).

sinbad68

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checknraise wrote: »

Has the issue with rating the Armstrong 3 times been fixed?

https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_report.phtml?event16=108089&t=

Example of round 10 being rated twice

https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_report.phtml?event16=115866&t=Array

https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_report.phtml?event16=115880&t=Array

@ checknraise . Fide have requested that league results be submitted in individual rounds and not in group format which had been the case up to now , so group results on fide report should disappear in coming days , there is confusion in individual rounds results as some rounds have been missed while others reported more than once , best to inform rating officer and if mistake not corrected in fide June report then bring it to the attention of fide and the rating officer . Due to too many shenanigans, I think national club championship will NOT be rated by icu or fide .

Chess_Coach

Hold on Sinbad .

If that what you say is correct then all tournament is not run well and participation of the 2nd team might be questioned . We ICU as I undrerstand are able to send two teams because we run the NCC . Now if NCC is in question we can send only one team . It that something conected to illegal parings by arbiter or what ?

reunion

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sinbad68 wrote: »

Due to too many shenanigans, I think national club championship will NOT be rated by icu or fide .

What shenanigans? The event should at least be ICU rated. The ICU messed up and they also confirmed the event was still going ahead.

The Munster League didn't have to be split up round by round, so it doesn't seem to fit with that explanation.

ICU rules wrote:

8. The two top placed teams will qualify for the European Club Cup later the same year.
9. In the event of a team declining their place in the European Club Cup, the ICU's tournament director shall offer the place in the ECC to the next highest placed team and continue until the place is filled.
10. The appointed team will be required to secure their place with a refundable deposit of the ECC entry fee (currently €300). This deposit will be refunded to the club upon their return from the ECC. Should the team decline to pay this deposit in a timely manner, the ICU tournament director may decide to allocate the slot to the next team as per point 9.

ICU website wrote:

The Tournament in Ennis this weekend will still be an ICU and Fide rated event.

So the ICU aren't following their own rules and advertising?

Chess_Coach

Indeed

FIDE ETHIC COMMISSION

If the player has served his period of suspension and is otherwise in good standing with the National Organization and is eligible to participate in the tournament, there seems to be no good grounds to discriminate against him and refuse him entry to the tournament. See for instance the case of Sebastian Feller:

http://www.fide.com/component/content/article/1-fide-news/8716-gm-sebastian-feller.html

First warn the organiser and see whether he is prepared to change his mind. If not, he must state clearly his grounds for refusal.

Ups

Now I have heard that Adare Chess Club gave 24 hours to Organizer to allow player to play or state reason for ban

In case that nothing came back both ICU and FIDE will be informed about all actions taken regarding ICU member of good standing.

The ICU Executive is taking all those discriminatory allegations on board and meeting will be held soon to deal with this and other issues . While all the process is ongoing I cant see that Galway will be indeed rated . That is all unfortunate as i really wanted to play !

I am preparing breaking news about Silvio Dainilov corruption allegations at Irish Chess group .

brilliantboy

Chess_Coach wrote: »

While all the process is ongoing I cant see that Galway will be indeed rated . That is all unfortunate as i really wanted to play !

You can still play :rolleyes:

Chess_Coach

No point really .
Note that reunion is queit today emm I wonder why ? Maybe he got the message that is not nice to name people in public

brilliantboy

Chess_Coach wrote: »

No point really

The chess maybe?

eclipsechaser

I find it extremely interesting that you bring up the Feller case. You are here arguing that he has served his ban and should be allowed to return. However in the past day or two, you have publicly suggested contacting future employers of a minor caught cheating 2 years ago. You also implied on my Facebook today that I too was a cheater/ complicit in cheating.

So when it suits you, everyone should be forgiven and we should get on with things. At the same time, there should be serious on-going reprecussions for their future lives.

I find it ironic that you would speak of ethics in the same breath given your recent comments. I actually find it disturbing coming from someone who works with Juniors and is involved in the Development of Irish Chess.

Chess_Coach wrote: »

Indeed

FIDE ETHIC COMMISSION

If the player has served his period of suspension and is otherwise in good standing with the National Organization and is eligible to participate in the tournament, there seems to be no good grounds to discriminate against him and refuse him entry to the tournament. See for instance the case of Sebastian Feller:

http://www.fide.com/component/content/article/1-fide-news/8716-gm-sebastian-feller.html

First warn the organiser and see whether he is prepared to change his mind. If not, he must state clearly his grounds for refusal.

Ups

Now I have heard that Adare Chess Club gave 24 hours to Organizer to allow player to play or state reason for ban

In case that nothing came back both ICU and FIDE will be informed about all actions taken regarding ICU member of good standing.

Chess_Coach

eclipsechaser wrote: »

I find it extremely interesting that you bring up the Feller case. You are here arguing that he has served his ban and should be allowed to return. However in the past day or two, you have publicly suggested contacting future employers of a minor caught cheating 2 years ago. You also implied on my Facebook today that I too was a cheater/ complicit in cheating.

So when it suits you, everyone should be forgiven and we should get on with things. At the same time, there should be serious on-going reprecussions for their future lives.

I find it ironic that you would speak of ethics in the same breath given your recent comments. I actually find it disturbing coming from someone who works with Juniors and is involved in the Development of Irish Chess.

Ok lets talk about it then .

Firtsly we had cheater who used the device in the toilet twice during the game

Then we had ICU member attacking him in the toilet .

Both are very very wrong and I have personaly voted for suspension of both ICU members .
However after the suspension is served we have this situation

The ICU member who cheated is free to play any tournament - not one member or organizer would ban him .

The ICU member 2 who attacked him is banned .

So here Organizer can ruin the life of one member but not another one ?
Why ?

On another note we had same cheating case in Dubai . The cheater was named and shamed plus exposed to public .

In fairnes as a chess coach who work hard with my juniors I would never work with any of my students again if they were cheating during the game.
They know that as I told them this milion times .

I am now for new start and giving 2nd chance to both ICU members . This is in my view the best for Irish Chess

Mustafa Chess

Everybody's talking about
Bagism, Shagism, Dragism, Madism
Ragism, Tagism, this-ism, that-ism
Ism ism ism

All we are saying is give peace a chance
All we are saying is give peace a chance

Everybody's talkin' 'bout ministers, sinisters
Banisters and canisters, bishops and fishops
Rabbis and pop eyes, bye bye, bye byes

All we are saying, is give peace a chance
All we are saying, is give peace a chance

Let me tell you now
Everybody's talking about, revolution
Evolution, masturbation, flagellation
Regulation, integrations, meditations
United Nations, congratulations

All we are saying is give peace a chance
All we are saying is give peace a chance

cdeb

Chess_Coach wrote: »

So here Organizer can ruin the life of one member but not another one ?
Why ?

Ruined his life?

Would you ever go and...!

reunion

While I'm sure the committee has gone gung ho again on another topic without thinking, this is just creating a rumour mill which is losing players for the rapidplay (you are one player who won't be going because it mightn't be rated). You've said it will be rated and you've said it won't be all on this thread.

This derailing the thread about FIDE I could tolerate as a friendly discussion; I'm not going to tolerate it now that it has lost the Galway tournament players. Either you have proof the Rapidplay won't be rated i.e. official statement from the ICU, FIDE or Galway - and you can post it here.

*mod note*
I am going to start a new thread where we can discuss if tournaments should be permitted to refuse entry to players or not.

No more derailing this thread. Consider this a warning.

Facts: The Galway Rapidplay is going ahead next week and it is on the FIDE calendar to be rated. The event last year was amazing and well run. It was enjoyable and I'd recommend people to go.

Chess_Coach

I officially state here that this will be discussed at next Executive meeting and it is not sure that FIDE will rate this tournament

Chess_Coach

cdeb wrote: »

Ruined his life?

Would you ever go and...!

And what ? You are never brave like this in person arent you?
This ICU member is Chess parent it is not great to for child to see that father is banned to play or is it .

brilliantboy

Chess_Coach wrote: »

I officially state here that this will be discussed at next Executive meeting and it is not sure that FIDE will rate this tournament

If you're going to officially state something in an official capacity then the appropriate place to do so is on the official ICU websites

Pete Morriss

Chess_Coach wrote: »

I officially state here that this will be discussed at next Executive meeting and it is not sure that FIDE will rate this tournament

For the benefit of any potential entrants to the Galway Rapidplay: the FIDE website and one of the ICU websites both currently say that this tournament will be FIDE rated, and the organizers have heard nothing from either the ICU or FIDE to suggest otherwise. We therefore think you can enter in confidence that you are entering a FIDE-rated tournament. I would very much doubt that the ICU would disappoint all the many participants by deciding, after the tournament has taken place, that it no longer wants to see it rated.

I have no intention of discussing here who might or might not not be playing in the event; but anybody interested in seeing the more important list of the many people who are playing can see that on our website. Entries are coming in fast, and the numbers promise to be well up on last year. Whilst Chess_Coach seems to be doing all he can to try to undermine this tournament, he does not seem to be having much success.

cdeb

Chess_Coach wrote: »

And what ?

****e. The way I phrased it is a common euphemism. I didn't think that really needed explaining.

The notion that this person's life is ruined is nonsense. Unhelpful hyperbole of the highest order.

Chess_Coach

I wish this tournament to be success and I will play if organizer dont ban me. I suggest as many players to play as Colm Daly will play as well. I only have the problem with ban of the ICU member of good standing. I however trust that ICU exec and FIDE EC will look into it and clear the mess. The new letter from ICU member Solicitor will help in both cases. I have heard that legal team found lots of issues of concern. I however again invite all players to enjoy weekend of chess in Galway.

cdeb

Ha! What's a solicitor going to do? The tournament rules are clear, and hardly unique in the world. Management reserve the right to refuse admission - seen in lots of places.

The player in question would do well to develop a bit of humility.

Chess_Coach

And again cdeb you are correct. But then the ICU and FIDE can decide not to rate tournament as well. Solicitor letter was about process of DC in this case. Not this tournament. We two have better place to clash when we send our teams to play each other not here. This is when I speak clear and loud . #demolishing

Pete Morriss

We have had to change the procedure for entering the Galway Rapidplay, so that entries on the day will not be accepted. Therefore entry will close at midday on Friday 5 June.

We regret this, but it is a consequence of the success of the tournament. We undertake to provide sets and clocks – and tables and chairs – for all entrants, but entries this year are much higher than we had expected: nearly three times as many people have entered as at this stage last year. Sets and clocks and tables and chairs do not grow on trees in Galway, and so we will not be able to find more at the last minute, although we will do what we can to get more sets and clocks on the Friday afternoon if needed. That is the reason we will not be able to accept last-minute entries. If by any chance we reach our capacity before midday on Friday then we may have to turn down late entrants as well. So get your entry in early.

Chess_Coach

This was an amazing tournament last year. All about this tournament was just good. Sorry Bray but Galway is the one for me. The organization and playing venue is spot on. The food and drink for was a big plus. I hope that we will have amazing tournament and I wish this tournament to go for many years. For this well done all.
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reunion

*mod note*
Chess coach, this your final warning. Stop attempting to sabotage this event. Post facts with proof or you'll take a break from posting.


Good luck to all involved and get your entries in before Friday the 5th of June.

Chess_Coach

reunion wrote: »

*mod note*
Chess coach, this your final warning. Stop attempting to sabotage this event. Post facts with proof or you'll take a break from posting.


Good luck to all involved and get your entries in before Friday the 5th of June.

Well this is only because I know what is going on. Maybe it would be fair if Organizer tell us all what is the update. I am not making things up just asking for explanation. The ICU chairman and tournament organizer are trying to solve this and we all are hoping for best

reunion

Chess_Coach wrote: »

Well this is only because I know what is going on. Maybe it would be fair if Organizer tell us all what is the update. I am not making things up just asking for explanation. The ICU chairman and tournament organizer are trying to solve this and we all are hoping for best

This is what's going on. FIDE are rating this event. The icu have not said anything different nor is the event removed from those to be rated by FIDE.

The icu must inform it's members as it is advertising this to be a FIDE rated event. If the ICU are thinking of not permitting this event to be rated, they need to inform members of this immediately.


As this isn't the case and you have no proof contradicting this, this event is FIDE rated.

*mod note*
Boards is not a rumour mill. either post proof thst this mightn't be rated or post that it is to be FIDE rated or don't post. Pick one of those 3 options. No more posting rumours

Chess_Coach

Dear Pete

It is great to see so many players entering the event . Will this affect the prize money please ?
Galway rapid is having small prize fund comparing to Bray for example .
Thanks

at the list we have around 40 players those are the rated players atm and what is the star next to few players for please

Colm Daly 2343*
Michael de Verdier 2333
Philip Short 2252*
Jonathan O'Connor 2193*
Adam Spirek 2106
Mikhail Tyomkyn 2085
Karol Marzec 2009*
Drahoslav Stejskal 2006*
Darko Polimac 1992*
Rob Lydiard 1979*
Stephen Short 1973*
Paul Carey 1924
Jonathon Melling 1868*
John Cormican 1858
Brian Farragher 1665
Conall Hegarty (1926*)
Jacob Gorman (1748*)
Mark Monahan (1743*)
Anton Kalinichenko (1716*)

reunion

Chess_Coach wrote: »

Dear Pete

It is great to see so many players entering the event . Will this affect the prize money please ?
Galway rapid is having small prize fund comparing to Bray for example .
Thanks

at the list we have around 40 players those are the rated players atm and what is the star next to few players for please

Colm Daly 2343*
Michael de Verdier 2333
Philip Short 2252*
Jonathan O'Connor 2193*
Adam Spirek 2106
Mikhail Tyomkyn 2085
Karol Marzec 2009*
Drahoslav Stejskal 2006*
Darko Polimac 1992*
Rob Lydiard 1979*
Stephen Short 1973*
Paul Carey 1924
Jonathon Melling 1868*
John Cormican 1858
Brian Farragher 1665
Conall Hegarty (1926*)
Jacob Gorman (1748*)
Mark Monahan (1743*)
Anton Kalinichenko (1716*)

The * is their rapid play rating (as indicated on the galway site).

An updated prize fund will be confirmed on Friday/Saturday/Sunday after registration closes. It can't be updated until after registration closes.

reunion

There is a thread to discuss if tournaments can refuse entry to players. Please post these comments to that thread.
This thread is reserved for the galway event whose deadline to enter is this Friday!
Chess coach and round tower, lets keep it to that topic.
Thread is locked for 24 hours for folks to take a breath and have a cup of tea.