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Can I move a piece somewhere else if I left it but didn't press the clock?

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Is this move illegal?

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Pawn went forward, capturing pawn that stayed parallel. Chess.com bug?

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Is it possible for the hopper/locust to jump over unmovable squares?

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Who makes the rules of chess?

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Actual cases of a "frivolous draw offer"

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What is the criterion for a chess set to be used in FIDE tournaments?

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Formal rules for two-player bughouse without a clock

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When is castling possible?

rules kings castling rooks check

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What is the origin of the chess pieces' movements?

rules history pieces

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Can I use the restroom while it's my turn to play?

rules tournament fide

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Is rotating a pawn so that it faces a different direction and then moves in that direction technically permitted according to the 2018 FIDE Laws?

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How can I let my opponent know that I'm touching a piece to adjust it?

rules fide

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What inspired the touch move rule?

rules history fide

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