Chess Etiquette

Chess Etiquette (mostly OTB's)

There are some official and unofficial rules of etiquette in the game of chess. The general theme of chess etiquette is to be a good sport and to be respectful. Some of the more common official rules of etiquette are as follows:

• Every game must begin and end with the players shaking hands.

• Between the two handshakes, no talking is permitted. "Check" need not be said. Players are responsible for noticing where all of the pieces on the board are located, and what threats are pending.

• Never do anything to distract any other player in the tournament, especially your opponent.

• Always use the "touch move" rule.

• If an illegal move is made, the tournament director should be summoned. In a tournament using a "Sudden Death" time control, the other player receives an extra two minutes when one player makes an illegal move.

• Never gloat over a victory, or become despondent or hostile following a defeat. It is always best to analyze the game with your opponent, after the game ends, and in a different room from where you played. Leave the playing room quietly when you finish so as not to distract the other people who are still playing.

• Never comment on a game that is in progress, whether the game is yours or one that you are just watching.

• The tournament director has the authority to punish breaches of etiquette, and may add or subtract time as a sanction. In extreme cases, players may be forfeited for violating the rules and spectators may be banned from the site.

These rules of etiquette generally apply to tournaments, but it is always a good idea to follow these. Being a good sport in chess and having fun generally makes for a a better chess player.

Source: http://www.101chesstips.com/chess-etiquette.jsp

I thought players could talk to eachother during the game.

I like talking (chat) during the games.

Those rules are for O.T.B. tournaments i believe.

A few years ago I was playing in a tournament, I was paired against a much stronger player in the 1st round. About halfway through the game I went out for a smoke, and this guy was right behind me. He told me about a pawn sac he was playing, and asked if I thought it would work, and explained possible variations to me. Then, when we went back to the table, he stopped at the kiosk and bought drinks for us.

He won, after a long game, but I actually enjoyed the whole episode.

Over the board chess I am looking forward to as I am about to start playing it again after a long time.

These pointers are good.

I remember when I used to play some of my opponents and I would go to the bar for a drink we talked their but not at the board. The smoking ban is in place now so it will be interesting to see if any players go out for a smoke and a chat > not on the game !!

Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself.

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Nice. I have my first USCF rated tournament tomorrow. Good to know :tup

Btw, bump

when I play chess, people don’t usually listen to the touch move rule, don’t know why

Make sure to tell the TD