Though only 217 published in this edition, there was a pool of over 1,200 currently active players. The latest edition I have (No.15 April 88) had over 6,000 active players, with over 1,000 published names. Along with tournament results, fixture list, Top Twenty's (mens list, ladies list plus several age groups).Tony Gaffney wrote:In the interest of promoting chess amongst newcomers by giving them a grade as quickly as possible I will grade ½ hour or longer. I appeal to any organisers to send me their results for grading (no charge). I need both pairing cards and entry forms (returned within a fortnight). Incidentally, there are at least 2 'sharks' in this list who have been entering Major & Minor tournaments with much success. Please feel free to use if as a fishing rod.
I personally think if we got that now from the ECF, on a monthly basis, sent to all members, chess in this country would rocket again.
After all, I've been a member now since May 2011 and received nothing for my £60.00 fee. OK, I've got access to their website and this forum, but "No Marketing = No Sales" in my book. What do others think.