At the AGM yesterday, new Rules for the BCCC were agreed. You can see the full new Rules on this website but the main changes are:-
- Only One Candidates section rather than three. Everyone else in Reserves.
- Seeding, where necessary, will be based on the ICCF rating list
- Slightly extended season to allow maximum playing time, yet still allowing for an Annual Championship
- Time Limit reduced to 10 moves in 35 days (rather than 10 in 40 as at present) with time doubling after 15 days spent on any one move.
Points 1 and 2 are designed to allow better value for money (players will get more games for their money) and to reduce the chance of mismatches and discouragement. Players will now have a better chance of playing other people of their own standard and therefore enjoy their games more.
Points 3 and 4 are designed to give the maximum chance that all games are completed without the need for adjudication. Most players presently experience a substantial build-up of time and very little, if any, time pressure, so the new Rules should have minimul adverse effect.#
You can enter next season's tournament online at this website! Please suuport your national Championship!!
