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**MOZ** · 10-09-2009, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by mowcop

Let me try to understand things right here.

Elliott Renzies has been allowed into the Reserves tournament after the entry deadline. I am assuming Wallmuller pulled out so Elliott has evened the numbers up, so fair enough, and good luck in the tournament, Elliott.

Yes, this seems fair enough to me too. Joerg was an entrant and survived the selection process. He subsequently withdrew from the event and names that were on the substitutes list became candidates to fill the vacancy. Elliott came in to fill the vacancy.

Last night a similar phone call was made by a young IM asking to play in the Championship. I know for a fact that a player in the Championship was willing to give up his place to let the young IM into the tournament, but this offer was refused.

Similarly, I would anticipate if the Arbiter or Tournament Organiser received notice of a withdrawal from the Championship that they would seek to fill the vacancy from a list of interested parties (including the highest ranked RESERVES player).
The Championship player you reference needs to formalize his withdrawal to those running the tournament. It is a State Championship and the rules need to be observed in the interest of all participants.

Where is the consistency in these 2 actions?

The two situations can be entirely consistent if a second withdrawal is formally notified.

regards

MOZ*

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10-09-2009, 12:31 PM	#61 (permalink)
MOZ Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ozchess is the marginalised cyber-spot where cc-Mods choose to engage with cc-banned posters. Posts: 3,540	Originally Posted by mowcop Let me try to understand things right here. Elliott Renzies has been allowed into the Reserves tournament after the entry deadline. I am assuming Wallmuller pulled out so Elliott has evened the numbers up, so fair enough, and good luck in the tournament, Elliott. Yes, this seems fair enough to me too. Joerg was an entrant and survived the selection process. He subsequently withdrew from the event and names that were on the substitutes list became candidates to fill the vacancy. Elliott came in to fill the vacancy. Last night a similar phone call was made by a young IM asking to play in the Championship. I know for a fact that a player in the Championship was willing to give up his place to let the young IM into the tournament, but this offer was refused. Similarly, I would anticipate if the Arbiter or Tournament Organiser received notice of a withdrawal from the Championship that they would seek to fill the vacancy from a list of interested parties (including the highest ranked RESERVES player). The Championship player you reference needs to formalize his withdrawal to those running the tournament. It is a State Championship and the rules need to be observed in the interest of all participants. Where is the consistency in these 2 actions? The two situations can be entirely consistent if a second withdrawal is formally notified. regards MOZ* ps call me on 0409 259 490 if you wish to discuss. __________________ FReedom though Fischer-Random chess to enjoy the whole game.