I play on FICS since mid 90ies and were playing on the ICC also for over 10 years, but in the end FICS has everything I need and I don't pay anymore for ICC. the big difference for promotion is, that FICS is free for everyone.
But a tournament on ICC also is a good idea.
I used to play a lot at FICS, but recently kind of got tired of chess in general... When these two tournaments at FICS will take place, is it already known?
yes, we fixed the dates today.