Great rules every vote chess team should have them. Looking forward to the games.
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We should talk about the moves, but this doesn't mean that after we discuss the moves, that move should be played. Depending on style, play, position, preference, etc. there could be several 'good' moves, or just 'options'. We should choose between a list of options that were discussed, and not forced to pick a move everyone else is picking (unless it's clearly the best move, pointed out in the discussion) In positions where there are multiple ways to play, we can agree to disagree (as a team) and pick between several good options [when a single best option isn't obvious], letting the winner of those choices be the move. I'de hate to be yelled at for picking a move that isn't inferior but different from everyone elses..
That is true Rick.
Oct 14, 2013
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This is a good thread ... simple, to the point. And Rick's comment is perfect, it puts the "vote" in VC!
One other comment: The more YOU add to discussion - whether 1200 or 2100 player, the better the discussion. Sometimes the novice player suggests a move that, upon reflection, is actually the best... but would not otherwise be considered! We all learn from each other, so don't be shy!
Since our first vote chess game is starting soon, I'd like to implement some rules first, which I think are really important to enjoy vote chess.
These rules are based on the assumption that vote chess should be mainly focused on discussing the position and the different move alternatives. That given, it doesn't make sense to just go to the vote chess, take a quick look, and then vote without discussing anything, because without discussions it's not really different from a normal game and we don't learn anything from it.
WARNING:
Drive-by voter.
What is a drive-by voter? You may be one and not know it. It is a voter who does not wait for the call and just immediately votes for their favorite move. At ACC we do not want the drive-by voter for these voters can lead to incorrect moves and lead to a lose. Vote chess is not all about winning though!
Every VC match will have a leader. Mandatory leaders are admins and super-admins
It is important that you track the comments, so that you can actively take part in the discussion.
When you see this picture
Do not vote Discuss
This means that the discussion is open and everyone should think about the position and post what move he/she thinks is best, but no one should vote.
After the first 48 hours we should hopefully come to a conclusion about what is the best move/ are the best moves.
Then this picture
Vote!
together with the best move we have found in the previous discussion. If there is no consensus on a single move after 48 hours, all the alternatives, which have not been ruled out, are put to the vote.
This means that you now can and should vote for the move(s), over which we found a consensus.
That should be all to guarantee a good vote chess experience. If you haven't understood something, just ask me. But most probably everyone will understand after the first few moves in our first vote chess.
To take part in the discussion, it is important that you track the comments!