Questions regarding the written rules, or the unwritten customs, that concern proper behavior in the world of chess.
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How to play against little kids?
Say, in an age range of 7-12 years. One of my friends holds the opinion that you should trounce them at every opportunity, so that they can learn from their mistakes. Another says that you should ...
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Is giving “second chances” in friendly games a bad practice?
When I am playing friendly games with my brother, if one of us makes a big blunder that technically makes it impossible to continue playing, instead of quitting, we undo the move(s) to give a second ...
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Should you let your opponent know if they have forgotten to press their clock?
I'm in two minds here.
The good sportsman says you should always let your opponent know (maybe limited to once per game).
The more hard-nosed part of me says that managing the clock is part of the ...
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In speed chess (especially bullet), are dirty tactics tolerated more?
In bullet chess, well, it's frantic. And sometimes I find myself making dubious checks just to gain time. Or funny gambits. But it feels unbefitting of the royal game.
Is bullet chess bad for the ...
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Does the chess community have a problem with manners and sportsmanship? [closed]
Chess can be such an emotional game, when your intelligence is paired up against your opponent's.
It's great fun at times, but at other times, it seems like we get too sensitive. More so than, say, ...
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Are there still wins by an actual checkmate?
At the international level, I normally see games that are either decided by a draw or one player resigning. It seems that players at the international level don't let the game result in an actual ...
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When is it appropriate to use a program during games with a longer timeframe, such as correspondence chess?
Are there rules about when a player may use a chess engine to aid his game? Is it always frowned upon? Do you have to specially ask? Not that you can stop your opponent from using an engine, but is ...
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When is it the right time to resign?
Most advanced players know when it is time to resign, but many beginners don't. What factors do you consider when it is time to resign?
