In accordance with the tournament announcement, entries through member federations have now closed, but entry is still possible by Direct Entry before 31^st July, from players in countries which are participating in ICCF’s Direct Entry scheme.

There has been a magnificent response by veteran players, with the total number of entries already reaching 340 (total in VWC2 was 273) and some more are expected before closing on 31^st July.

The Tournament Plan is to have Preliminary Groups (each of 13 players) starting on 1^st September 2010, closing play on 29^th February 2012. Three players from each group will qualify for Semi-final groups (1/6/12 to 30/11/13), with 2 players from each Semi-final guaranteed places to the Final.

Around 25^th July, the number of groups of 13 players will be decided (likely to be 27 or 28) and any entries thereafter will be placed on a reserve list, in strict order of arrival, to be allocated places, if vacancies arise before 30^th September 2010. Otherwise, entry fees will be refunded via DE system.

Preliminary Groups will be formed (as near as possible) with equivalent average ratings and spread of ICCF titled players, with no groups having more than 2 participants from the same country.

All Tournament Directors will be from the sponsoring organisation, The Scottish Correspondence Chess Association. Appeals judge will be Mr. George WG Livie IA. Mr. George D. Pyrich IA will be TD for the Veterans World Cup 2 Semi-finals to be started on 1^st June 2011

Attached is updated list of entries received at 17^th July. Please advise me quickly of any corrections.

Alan P. Borwell,

ICCF Honorary President & Scottish CCA Tournament Controller

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