tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328590503804011045.post8007412849517479201..comments2015-04-18T00:01:50.104-07:00Comments on MCA FIDE Tournaments: An Excellent QuestionMCA FIDE Tournamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12115506317846476011noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328590503804011045.post-51835040560789154132008-02-29T20:56:00.000-08:002008-02-29T20:56:00.000-08:00I do have some extra clocks available, but the pla...I do have some extra clocks available, but the players ultimately are responsible for having the proper equipment. I did not advertise that I would supply equipment.MCA FIDE Tournamentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115506317846476011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328590503804011045.post-22214465322913301312008-02-29T20:33:00.000-08:002008-02-29T20:33:00.000-08:00iw said... Hello,Let's say a FIDE rated tournament...iw said... <BR/>Hello,<BR/><BR/>Let's say a FIDE rated tournament has been announced with a time control of 90 min. + 30 sec increment.<BR/><BR/>What happens if there are not enough clocks that can handle the time control?<BR/><BR/>Will the tournament be FIDE ratable if analog clocks were used with a time contol of G/120.<BR/><BR/>10:57 AM<BR/><BR/> <BR/> North American Chess Association said... <BR/>Ivan:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the question.<BR/><BR/>Interestingly enough I've posed this same question to one of my arbiter contacts.<BR/><BR/>Before I answer your question, from my point of view, if I am a player and I'm going to an event where an increment is being used, I will make sure I bring an increment capable clock otherwise I am at a disadvantage if I get down to a time scramble. A 5-sec delay does not compensate as a 30-sec increment does obviously. <BR/><BR/>FIDE will rate the event even with the two different time controls. When the FIDE report goes in both time controls would be listed. But this is valid only for non-title norm bearing tournaments. <BR/><BR/>The reason it wouldn't be valid in a title-norm situation is because there is an uneven playing ground in the norm hunt.<BR/><BR/>Also keep in mind that with a 30-sec increment, you are required to keep notation regardless of your remaining time. It cannot be waived at the 5-minute mark.<BR/><BR/>If I was the organizer I would make sure I have available for purchase the clocks that are increment capable. <BR/><BR/>If this is a Swiss event (which I am guessing that you are referring to the upcoming one in Wisconsin that Chris Baumgartner is organizing), then the organizer really isn't responsible for having the clocks available unless he/she advertised them as being available. If this is an invitational tournament, then the organizer should be supplying all equipment.<BR/><BR/>I hope this answers your question.Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766013089364074425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328590503804011045.post-8937136108875546252008-02-12T18:47:00.000-08:002008-02-12T18:47:00.000-08:00I am not playing in the team competition. I will ...I am not playing in the team competition. I will be visiting. It is looking like at least 20 FIDE and 70-80 total entrants at this time. This information is based on part from the Southwest Chess Club who is assisting me in this venture.MCA FIDE Tournamentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115506317846476011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2328590503804011045.post-91712631199825171162008-02-11T09:20:00.000-08:002008-02-11T09:20:00.000-08:00Are you playing in the Team tournament in Milwauke...Are you playing in the Team tournament in Milwaukee Feb. 16-17?<BR/><BR/>How many people do you expect for the March 8-9 tournament? How many FIDE rated?Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766013089364074425noreply@blogger.com