Gordon EF Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 41 minutes ago, Ziggy said: I agree with Johnny 4 up/down the first season just to try and makes sure people can get the correct level quite quickly. It's quite mental but I wouldn't be against it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 960 chess sounds class for a cup fixture. I'm all for it. The ROMANCE OF THE CUP and all that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Surely with a timer all you need to do is find one hour a week you're mutually free with one other person? If people think they won't be able to schedule a time then that's fair enough. I find a set time for rapid games much easier than having a game played in fits and starts. Regarding relegation and promotion, as a struggling Division A club I think it is clear that now is not the time to entertain such matters. We shouldn't be considering any relegation during a pandemic. Some of their bishops are going to cathedral before games, I don't want them bringing the virus into our bubble. Besides, how many of These Division B diddies have compliant stadia? Raise the drawbridge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee-Bey Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Colt teams in Division C will improve our game and help our national side qualify for the big tournaments. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 58 minutes ago, NotThePars said: 960 chess sounds class for a cup fixture. I'm all for it. The ROMANCE OF THE CUP and all that. Aye. I'm warming to the idea. I'm sure it'll lead to some interesting / hilarious games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 23 hours ago, Scorge said: Your original proposal of two up two down automatically and a play off for A8/B3 and B8/C3 with the lower player taking white sounds best to me. Guarantees more fresh opposition each subsequent season and filters the natural pecking order quicker. Think we’ll go with this 4 up/down sounds too brutal and harsh, especially during a pandemic Will get a 960 cup draw sorted today 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Henderson to deliver ..... said: Colt teams in Division C will improve our game and help our national side qualify for the big tournaments. If any Division C teams are looking to form a development partnership type arrangement, I've got a young Rook that's got bags of potential but can't break into the starting 16 at the moment? Edited February 11, 2021 by Gordon EF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Gparsfan & sav1876 have been drawn out first and given byes in the Cup Rest of the draw coming soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Frank Grimes said: Gparsfan & sav1876 have been drawn out first and given byes in the Cup Rest of the draw coming soon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Gordon EF said: If any Division C teams are looking to form a development partnership type arrangement, I've got a young Rook that's got bags of potential but can't break into the starting 16 at the moment? I've got a knight and a pawn on the transfer list if you fancy a swap deal? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) THE BETH HARMON SCOTTISH CUP Straight knock out, home team is White obviously THIS IS 960 Chess, if you’re unsure what that is play a game against someone else on the internet first Draws go to a replay First Round Johnnydun418 v DieHardDoonhamer flamingalah01 v GCarlos9 Strachanovski v Purplekangaroo89 DiegoDiegoPB v eindhovendee mackieboz v Ziggy_The_Spider Arabjoe v NotThePars Cardinalrichie v LudoNo1 GordonEF v el_scorgio GordonS496 v Elrohana RicheyEdwards v AH13STU Bri1962 v Dandies1983 markf268 v madwullie hammysgetinpumped v beef2711 gkneil v invergowrie Edited February 11, 2021 by Frank Grimes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Tough draw. How great would the Scottish cup be if you had to play half your players out of position? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydun Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Gordon EF said: Tough draw. How great would the Scottish cup be if you had to play half your players out of position? McPake must think this is a regular thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 @Frank Grimes Do we just go ahead and start the games now? Any deadlines or just finished when they're finished? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Just played a couple of games of 960 against stockfish on a low setting. My word, anyone who doesn't hang their queen in the first ten moves is doing well. This'll be carnage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee-Bey Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 A couple of David v Goaliath fixtures, but the form book goes out the window and the pitch is a great leveller here. All about getting your name in thevhat for the next round. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, Gordon EF said: @Frank Grimes Do we just go ahead and start the games now? Any deadlines or just finished when they're finished? Go for it We’ll just progress with cup games when we can 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, DiegoDiego said: Just played a couple of games of 960 against stockfish on a low setting. My word, anyone who doesn't hang their queen in the first ten moves is doing well. This'll be carnage. Me when I end up with R, N, B, K, Q, B, N, R.... Spoiler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Oh 4-4-2.... how original! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 The old cup thing isn't working out too well, I'm just aimlessly moving around 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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