New ECF Grades

Hi!

Can someone please explain the rationale behind the new ECF grading system? Why are they introducing it? Something to do with grade deflation I heard...😕

When will the 2009-2010 grades be published?

I wanted to keep tracking my progress each year, but because of these new grades, it doesn't seem like I'll be able to 🙁

Is there a formula to convert "Old ECF" to "New ECF"? What about "New ECF to FIDE Elo?

I believe this will help:
http://my.sporthull.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=12769&PageID=78464

Dean.