Graham Johnson is organising a rapid handicap tournament for members of Grantham Chess Club based on the following:
- A league with everyone
playing everyone else, although if there is a large number of players then
there may have to be two (parallel) leagues with playoffs for the top
players at the end.
- The weaker player in a
game has 30 minutes.
- The stronger player’s
time is determined by the difference in the ratings of the two players.
- The minimum time for the
stronger player is 2 minutes; this will be when the rating difference is
500 or more.
- The rating used for a
player will be:
- ECF Over the Board (OTB)
rapid rating
- If 1 is not
known/available then ECF Online rapid rating will be used
- If neither 1 or 2 is
known/available then ECF OTB standard rating will be used
- If none of 1-3 are
known/available then ECF Online standard rating
- If none of 1-4 are
known/available then the rating will be estimated, possibly using a rating
from a chess site such as Chess.com.
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The ratings to be used will be those on a date
to be decided close to the start of the tournament.
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Games should be played on club nights at a date
and time of mutual convenience for both players. (When there is a team
match on at home it may not be possible to play tournament games.)
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A deadline for completion of all games will be
decided upon once it is clear how quickly games are being played. If
necessary, this could extend into the 2022-23 season.
