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Chess Etiquette

Page history last edited by Mike Games 15 years, 4 months ago

May also enjoy reading The Morals of Chess by Benjamin Franklin

 

Chess Etiquette

 

AT MEETINGS

  • Always greet and welcome new players so that they feel comfortable.  Ask them if they want to play a game.
  • When an experienced player plays a beginner, it is considered good sportsmanship to help the new player by pointing out better moves and letting them take their moves back.  Teach them how to beat you.
  • Always leave the chess room as neat, or neater, than you found it.
  • Keep your hands to yourself.  This is not a time for running around, picking up or poking at your friends.
  • At all times be respectful and considerate of the other chess club members and the game of chess.

 

DURING GAMES

  • Every game should begin and end with the players shaking hands and either wishing each other “good game” or congratulating each other for playing a good game.
  • Never gloat over a victory or have a temper tantrum over a defeat (even if you're just mad at yourself).
  • Talking should be kept to a minimum.  Chess is a game of concentration and a quiet atmosphere is necessary.
  • Never comment on another game that is in progress, it distracts the other players and is considered to be rude behavior (this is called kibhitzing). 
  • If you make a mistake or you see someone else make a mistake don't fall off your chair or make a "Doh" kind of noise.  It might be that your opponent will not notice your mistake if you play quietly.
  • Never touch your opponents' piece unless you are taking it from the board.
  • Never, ever accuse your opponent of something they didn't do or lie about your move in order to save a piece.  Chess is a game of honor.
  • Don't knock over pieces before you take them.  This is considered rude behavior.
  • If you need to adjust a piece, you must first say, "adjust" before you touch it. 
  • If you touch a piece (without saying "adjust"), you must move it.  The only exceptions to this rule are:  1) If you are in check and must move your king out of danger or 2) The piece you touched cannot be legally moved.
  • Once you remove your hand from the piece, you cannot move it to another location unless you have made an illegal move.
  • If you disagree with what your opponent has done and believe he/she has made an illegal move, raise your hand and ask for help.
  • You do not have to say "check". 
  • At the end of the game, shake hands with your opponent, hand them their pieces and then reset the board.

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