This is kibitzing. In friendly blitz games it's usually fine in my experience, and can add to the tension and fun of the game. I think it would be pretty out of order if you were watching a Carlsen - Ivanchuk game (for example) and started loudly suggesting moves.
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Jun 18, 2009
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I don't think the players can see the comments. I've always wondered when people observe my games why they're so silent!
Now I know. They're not!
Oh, you're talking about on Live Chess? Then I think ozzie's right, the players can't see any kibitzing comments.
Jun 18, 2009
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gabrielconroy wrote:
This is kibitzing. In friendly blitz games it's usually fine in my experience, and can add to the tension and fun of the game. I think it would be pretty out of order if you were watching a Carlsen - Ivanchuk game (for example) and started loudly suggesting moves.
That would be funny though! Actually it would be even funnier if you had Kasparov and Korchnoi doing the kibitzing.
I was watching a high ranked game for the first time today. I was suprised when some other observers started commenting on the action, as to what a given player should or shouldnt do in a given spot.
I have no idea what etiquitte is. Is it OK to comment on an ongoing game?