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@ soma
2025-04-02 21:17:091. Essential Rules
✔ Touch-Move: If you touch a piece, you must move it (if legal). ✔ Check Alert: Say "check" when attacking the enemy king (optional in tournaments). ✔ Checkmate Ends: The game stops immediately—no need to capture the king. ✔ Draw Offers: You can offer a draw after your move, before pressing the clock.
2. Tournament Etiquette
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Handshake: Before and after the game.
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Silence: No talking during play (except "check" or "draw?").
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Clock: Press with the same hand that moved.
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Resignation: Tip over your king or say "I resign" (don’t just leave).
3. Online Chess Manners
No Stalling: Let the timer run out only if you’ve truly lost.
GG Message: Say "Good game" (or "GG") after playing.
Avoid "Berserking": Don’t abuse speed settings to rush opponents.
Common Faux Pas ❌ Jangling pieces to distract. ❌ Glaring at your opponent’s board. ❌ Cheating (using engines, peeking at other games).
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