Guidance for Players

 

1.   In the course of play each player is required to record his own moves and those of his opponent in the correct manner, move after move, as clearly and legibly as possible, in the algebraic notation, on the scoresheet provided. It is forbidden to write the moves in advance, unless the player is claiming a draw by repetition or 50 move rule, or sealing a move. He must record his previous move before making another. Both players must record the offer of a draw on the scoresheet. If a player is unable to keep score, an amount of time, decided by the arbiter, shall be deducted from his allotted time at the beginning of the game.

 

2.   If a player has less than five minutes on his clock until the time control he is not obliged to record the moves. As soon as the flag on his clock indicates the end of his allotted time, the player must immediately complete his record of the game by filling in the moves omitted from his scoresheet, before making another move, and with his clock running if his opponent has moved. If both players need to complete their scoresheets, both clocks will be stopped until the two scoresheets are completed.

 

3.   The game is lost by a player who refuses to record the game.

 

4.   During play, players are forbidden to have recourse to the advice or opinion of a third party, whether solicited or not. For example, a person may not say to a player "Offer him a draw!"

 

5.   It is forbidden to distract or annoy an opponent in any way whatsoever. This includes the persistent offering of a draw. If your opponent declines your offer, it is up to him to make the next offer.

 

6.   If both flags have fallen and the arbiter is unable to establish which flag fell first, the game shall continue. In this case, the next move played will be considered to be the first one of the following time control.

 

7.   If any rule is breached, the clocks should be stopped and the arbiters' attention should be drawn to the problem. If agreement cannot be reached, play should cease and the matter should be referred to the Senior Recorder by both Clubs. If play continues, it will be considered that both players accept the decision of the arbiters, and neither player may subsequently claim the game on that point.