I had read that; interesting, but would like to hear Nigel's view of itChristopher Kreuzer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 1:41 pmAny views on this interview by GM Peter Heine Nielsen at lichess?
Repercussions / Fallout from FIDE Elections?
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Nothing of much interest, to be honest. Of course Trainers' titles, like those of Arbiters, are primarily a tax. The idea that Olympiad team captains have to be Trainers is just about defensible, but Heads of Delegation? That is ludicrous.Christopher Kreuzer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 1:41 pmAny views on this interview by GM Peter Heine Nielsen at lichess?
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I won't comment about Trainers, but your remark is quite unjustified in the case of Arbiters.NickFaulks wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:04 pmOf course Trainers' titles, like those of Arbiters, are primarily a tax.
FIDE would increase its revenue significantly if it allowed everyone who sat the FIDE Arbiters' Examination to pass it.
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I accept that Arbiters have retained their standards. I am still in no doubt that the new rules were introduced primarily for financial reasons. I got this impression from people who emerged, with steam coming from their ears, from the meeting where they were enacted.David Sedgwick wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:38 pmI won't comment about Trainers, but your remark is quite unjustified in the case of Arbiters.
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If you are talking about the Arbiters Licence Fee Scheme, then what you say is undoubtedly true.NickFaulks wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:04 pmI accept that Arbiters have retained their standards. I am still in no doubt that the new rules were introduced primarily for financial reasons. I got this impression from people who emerged, with steam coming from their ears, from the meeting where they were enacted.David Sedgwick wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:38 pmI won't comment about Trainers, but your remark is quite unjustified in the case of Arbiters.
However, that is surely distinct from Arbiter Titles.
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John Foley and I have agreed in private correspondence seen by Carl Hibbard that these statements are both unfair and should be regarded as withdrawn by both parties.John Foley wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:15 pmTroll WarningJ T Melsom wrote: ↑Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:19 pmI'm left with the view that you are simply not a reliable or credible witness.
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