I see all the GMs and other titled players in suits and ties, so it made me curious if there's an unspoken dress code for OTB tournaments
Organizers can set an acceptable dress code, but most regular events don't have anything required.
I see all the GMs and other titled players in suits and ties, so it made me curious if there's an unspoken dress code for OTB tournaments
Imagine dressing up in a dinosaur costume into the hall.
I see all the GMs and other titled players in suits and ties, so it made me curious if there's an unspoken dress code for OTB tournaments
Organizers can set an acceptable dress code, but most regular events don't have anything required.
I'm pretty certain it's kind of implied though. I could not recall if sandals were prohibited or not during one of my local tournaments.
Iirc, there is a rule against distracting items that may, well, distract your opponent. So definitely don’t show up in a dinosaur costume, but I think anything is fine.
I have seen plenty of young ladies playing tournaments while dressed like they are going to a nightclub. I think they do it more as a comfort thing, but I hope they realize it can be distracting to male opponents.
I see all the GMs and other titled players in suits and ties, so it made me curious if there's an unspoken dress code for OTB tournaments
Organizers can set an acceptable dress code, but most regular events don't have anything required.
I'm pretty certain it's kind of implied though. I could not recall if sandals were prohibited or not during one of my local tournaments.
A local guy usually wears flip-flops with his slacks and sport coat.
I see all the GMs and other titled players in suits and ties, so it made me curious if there's an unspoken dress code for OTB tournaments
Organizers can set an acceptable dress code, but most regular events don't have anything required.
I'm pretty certain it's kind of implied though. I could not recall if sandals were prohibited or not during one of my local tournaments.
A local guy usually wears flip-flops with his slacks and sport coat.
I remember a guy who used to travel around Midwest chess tournaments in the late 80s/early 90s who was called "the naked guy." He was at least in his 60s, always barefoot and usually wore a raggedy old cutoff tee-shirt with the sides slit mostly open and some short shorts. He used to show people newspaper clippings of his various arrests (and victories over local authorities) regarding driving while naked. No one really wanted to talk to him but he'd inflict himself on some unsuspecting bystander who dawdled a little too long at the crosstables or the water pitchers.
I see all the GMs and other titled players in suits and ties, so it made me curious if there's an unspoken dress code for OTB tournaments
Organizers can set an acceptable dress code, but most regular events don't have anything required.
I'm pretty certain it's kind of implied though. I could not recall if sandals were prohibited or not during one of my local tournaments.
A local guy usually wears flip-flops with his slacks and sport coat.
I remember a guy who used to travel around Midwest chess tournaments in the late 80s/early 90s who was called "the naked guy." He was at least in his 60s, always barefoot and usually wore a raggedy old cutoff tee-shirt with the sides slit mostly open and some short shorts. He used to show people newspaper clippings of his various arrests (and victories over local authorities) regarding driving while naked. No one really wanted to talk to him but he'd inflict himself on some unsuspecting bystander who dawdled a little too long at the crosstables or the water pitchers.
Something about American chess (or heck just 'Merica period) attracts lots of weirdos lol. I say that as one such weirdo in FL chess XD. I would occasionally have opponents that would refuse to play me (i guess its the crazy look and the sigil of baphomet i used to wear around my neck) that did the trick. There must be like 2-3 tourney directors i owe favors to for reasoning with these people lol. I could almost understand if they were kids, but no, sometimes, its grown men !
I have seen plenty of young ladies playing tournaments while dressed like they are going to a nightclub. I think they do it more as a comfort thing, but I hope they realize it can be distracting to male opponents.
I think that says a lot more about you than the ladies. You have never seen boobies before or what?
That’s also kinda sexist lmao.
I like when players dress professionally.
I like when players dress professionally.
WHY???
I like a professional look & think it's good for the game 
I like a professional look & think it's good for the game
you gotta be freaking kidding me.
Poker players making millions in pajamas and you want "professional" look in tournaments??
well, poker is a different topic, but likely I'd prefer better dress codes there too just for professionalism
i would usually wear my jacket now with a hat and shorts, thats it really
I see all the GMs and other titled players in suits and ties, so it made me curious if there's an unspoken dress code for OTB tournaments