15 Jul '09 03:37>
Hello, I am very new to this site and I don't really get why thematic tournament are rated?, Should not they be unrated, as the first move are forced ?
Why are they rated?
Why are they rated?
Originally posted by AudreyxSophieWhy shouldn't they be ?? It just locks the players into 'book' to preserve the thematic theme of the opening. No biggie.
Hello, I am very new to this site and I don't really get why thematic tournament are rated?, Should not they be unrated, as the first move are forced ?
Why are they rated?