Usage of chess engines during a game or within the playing hall is strictly forbidden in tournaments. A player may only consult the computer before/after the game in the resting area. Chess computers are the strongest entity that has ever played the game of chess. As such most people use it to assist some aspect…
To deal with losing in chess it is helpful to review some of your own games, play against weaker players/computers that you can easily beat, immediately winning the next game, or writing words of encouragement. Losing is an inseparable conundrum every chess player has to deal with. This does not only apply in this particular…
According to Fide article 12.3 and 12.4, writing any kind of a note is forbidden during a tournament chess game and would cause a forfeit once proven. Notes are one of the most efficient ways to transcript information which we can use on demand. This means that instructional knowledge can be embedded in these materials…
Participants of chess tournaments are required to wear business casual which can include pants, sweaters, dresses, long-sleeve, leather shoes, polo/knit shirts, twinsets, or button-down shirts. Alternatively, players can also go for smart casual which includes henleys, t-shirts, or blazers. Chess tournaments are respectable events held in honor of the game’s mastery. Such a prestigious competition…
Coffee is a drink that can help a player’s concentration, physical/mental endurance, and alertness, although it has side effects (crash/anxiety) that can lead participants away from it. Coffee is a form of stimulant that has an artificial effect on the brain’s natural capability. This has led to debate whether drinking coffee in tournaments can be…
Colors are decided in tournaments by associating a color pairing on a bracket and giving the appropriate colors to players who land on the bracket. This ensures that players will have an equal amount of white and black instead of relying on chance. The colors that you’ll get to use in chess can dictate a…
To acquire a Fide rating a player must score at least one point on 3 Fide-rated opponents with a performance of 1000 in at least a 2-year span (at a Fide organized tournament). The requirements get reset after 24 months if not completed. Chess ratings are one of the most used concepts to properly determine…
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…
