How to be a Polite Spectator
A friend and I were recently discussing chess spectator etiquette and how they differ from the arena of Magic The Gathering tournaments. Â In Magic tournaments it is considered rude to spectate for a brief period and then leave the table. Â Leaving the table can show an opponent that maybe the game is over and any future bluffs shouldn't be respected. Â In chess tournaments this happens frequently that when a blunder is made players start to leave the table. Â What other forms of chess spectator etiquette stands out as impolite? Â What do you find acceptable?
- Walking away immediately after a move
- Facial expressions
- Grunts or snickers
- Walking a few feet away and whispering to another spectator
Please leave your thoughts in the comments below.