Good news for solvers around the world came from Paz Einat: on June 25, the 8th Open Israel Solving Championship 2023 will happen as a Multiple Locations Solving Tournament.
The very popular summer tourney will shift its form even closer to the ISC model, and include Category 2 into our Rating system. This way, the solvers without a rating, from many countries, will get a chance to gain a Half Rating, and those with a Half Rating can gain a full rating.
More details in the Announcement (PDF) on WSC page of the current season and on the page of Other Rated/remarkable solving tournaments 2023.