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A second group does not really want organizers to allow “playing up”, even with
the 100 point limit. They are concerned about the second principle elaborated above – the
detriment of playing weaker players. Many of them find the normal sections already
allow quite a rating spread – for example, an U 2000 section will often go down to 1600
– a 400 point rating spread. This group thinks this spread is wide enough. Players a
further 100 points down just dilute the playing strength of the section, and having them
pay a “playing up fee” is not sufficient compensation for this detriment.
What Do You Think?
Do you think playing up should be allowed at all?
If you do, what limitations do you think should be imposed to exert some control
over the option?
Send us your opinions and we’ll publish them under our “Readers’ Opinion”
section. Let us know if you are an elite player or a “class” player. If you favour playing
up, let us know if you do avail yourself of the option when available.
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