Chess tournaments are funded primarily through donations and sponsorships. Organizers would occasionally require an entrance fee from players or spectators (depending on the prestige of the tournament) that would add to the funding. Funding in sports that are popular is usually not a mystery, there are a lot of avenues that the organizers can take…
It is acceptable to flag your opponent if the position is drawn or there is only a little material difference. If one player tries to flag their opponent while being down so much material it is considered unethical. Lately I have been browsing a lot of forums about chess (specifically on chess.com) and I’ve come…
Spectators in real-time chess tournaments are able to observe the body language and tension of each match, plus the ups and downs of who’s winning without getting spoiled of the results. Spectators can also meet with players that they like as well as other people who are interested in chess. With the boom of chess…
To perform better in classical chess it is best to raise a player’s mental endurance as much as possible, avoid rushing and spend at least 30 seconds on each move, bolster endgame knowledge to overcome eventual fatigue, and limit sacrifices unless there is deep thought behind it. Nowadays longer time formats are less discussed due…
A chess coach can correctly identify the deficiency in learning and solve them, prepare a player for a competitive environment, be relatable and make the study much more fun, and will serve as a guide to learning important things, they are helpful but not necessary to excel in chess. Learning something from someone with expertise…
Players often pre-arrange draws in elite play as stated by Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Magnus Carlsen, but never has there been a reported case of intentionally losing which would result in either withdrawal from the tournament, a temporary ban, or a permanent ban. People watch chess tournaments in order to experience the competitive spirit of playing…
If you have been watching chess tournaments lately (like I do) then a question might have popped at the back of your head. Why do chess spectators cough in the most annoying way possible? It interferes with the game and mood for everyone, but is there a reason? I have wondered about that too which…
The best foods that can be eaten before a chess tournament are seafood, vegetables, fruits, and any easy to digest snacks. A player should avoid any type of meat (except fish meat), cheese, chocolates and sugars, or dishes that are high in protein since it will make one sleepy while playing. Being in a chess…
The time that we will be defeated in a chess game will always come, no matter the skill level nor training, it is inevitable. However I don’t want you to be always resigning if there’s still a chance, there should be a guideline that we need to follow. This is to make sure that the…
A spectator who tells moves in a tournament will face either a fine, ejection from the event, or banning from future competitions at the discretion of the attending arbiter. Spectators are the audience in a tournament that has the privilege to observe the games of the players. This audience however occasionally pushes their luck and…
