Taking moves back is not allowed in tournament chess unless an illegal move is performed, once a player lands a piece/pawn to a legal square then it is played indefinitely. Chess is an elaborate game where mistakes are normally made throughout one’s experience. It will be really convenient if there’s a rule that allows undoing…
Chess is a very complex game that requires a higher level of thinking than most activities. As such we are tempted to just copy moves of the opponent in order to make things a little bit easier. This may appear reasonable to some people who are not that familiar with the game, which will be…
Draws in chess have become saturated due to the intense financial consequences of losing, the ability of grandmasters to draw easily, and energy-saving for tournament-related reasons. Drawing is a part of any grandmaster’s life on their devotion to the beloved game. Whether we like it or not, draws have become a common result in top…
Chess tournaments are stressful due to the ridiculous amount of games played consecutively, the pressure between games, the investments before the match, and the possible losses involved. Believe it or not chess tournaments are one of the most stressful competitions you can participate out there. It is fierce I promise, the unprepared will be eaten…
The tournament will proceed as usual even if one of the players didn’t arrive on time. The late participant’s clock will be started until the arrival of the player, and they will play with the remaining time (so if 7 minutes is left on the clock, they will play with 7 minutes). Chess tournaments are…
Players perform initial touches before a game to ensure that every piece is in the right place, to adjust their alignments, as well as to help them relax before a match. I know you, you are looking for the most important answers to life like why do we exist, how to improve healthcare, or perhaps…
If the chess clock runs out of time the player who still has time left would be eligible for a win if a theoretical checkmate is possible. If not, the result of the match will be a draw. The chess clock is the friend that every chess player should get to know at some point….
The clock is a part of every player’s chess game experience that makes the thing complete. Proper usage of the clock is a skill that every player should know at some point, including which one do you press it with. Do you press with the right? Do you press with the left? or are there…
There are only a handful of acceptable verbal exchanges during a chess match (I resign, I adjust, etc.), where any excessive noise is within grounds for penalties. A distraction is something that every player would not want to face in a serious competitive chess match. We have all seen that guy, the one that just…
To properly resign in chess you should first stop the clock and make eye contact. Whisper in a soft voice that “I resign” or just “resign” so it wouldn’t be confused as a draw offer. Offer your hand and respectfully shake their hand then write the result on the scoresheet afterward. Resigning in chess is…
