I am running an event today, downloaded the most recent golden database, and it turns out that it is the one for May 2011. The tournament is being held today, April 30 2011. Was I correct to use the May or should I have downloaded the out of date April because it was the proper month?
Well…technically (and in theory) you should be using the April supplement; however, in practice you can probably just announce that you are using the May supplement. I suspect that the May supplement will not change anyone’s prize qualifications. If it does then make the appropriate changes in that player’s rating.
Yes, I understand that using the May supplement may change some pairings; however, all the players are being treated the same via the use of the May supplement for pairings purposes.