Bacchus League – proposals circulated for possible new league, 2018/19 for lower graded & new players
Clubs across the County League & B&DCL have been asked for their views. It is early days in terms of consultation, but initial ideas are below.
The Bacchus League
- The aim is to offer graded league conditions matches for players who do not normally get the opportunity to play in league matches, or are new to more competitive chess
- The league will be run under DCCA, but is not part of B&DCL or DCL, so does not jeopardise eligibility to play in existing leagues. So players could play in all without prejudice
- Teams must be from clubs who are B&DCL and/or Dorset County members, but flexible to encourage new clubs teams
- Games will be played under FIDE rules
- The grade limit is 110, but it is hoped many players with a grade much less than this take part
- No match fees in 1st season
- Teams are typically 4 boards, but can be more if the clubs agree, or could be 3
- The spirit is to organise a team in playing strength order, but there are no penalties if this convention is not followed
- Clocks to be used – time control is 30 moves in an hour each and 15 minutes each to finish
- Results to be sent to the County Grader for grading (and so clubs may incur a fee if that player is not an ECF member)
- Aim to have about 6 matches in total, so if 4 teams entered it would be a double round, 3 teams then 4 matches
- Although taking part is considered the priority, results will be published on the website and a league table produced
- Given taking part is key, every team participating will receive a prize, but no “champions” per se
28 April ‘18
