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The upside of all of this, is that practically it doesn't really matter. Never once, in 34 years, have I experienced any need to know the exact wording of this or many other rules. Maybe I've been lucky, sofar.
"what is confusing or unclear about the rule you quoted"
I don't really mean that the rule is unclear, or even that it's confusing (insofar as it could mean several different things) but rather that the language isn't very user-friendly.
"I am a USCF Life Master and a Senior Tournament Director. "
and, as such, it's an honor sharing this site with you.
carry on....
batgirl wrote:
"I am a USCF Life Master and a Senior Tournament Director. "
and, as such, it's an honor sharing this site with you.
carry on....
Thanks, batgirl. It is an honor to share anything with people who behave decently. Titles are not nothing, but far from everything. "Mad scientist" is a title and movie cliche. Such a "titled person" could start a site for an exchange of IQ points for looks.
Matalino makes a good point about a draw claim button interfering by being an alert. Playchess.com goes further by ending games when repetitions occur.
i'm open to any suggestions to improve the rules we have on chess.com! :)
yes, I can see that the "alert" condition that the automatic change (from offer to claim) creates is fundamentally wrong. But, on the other hand, this isn't tournament chess and the rules can be different. For instance, no one stops their own clock either. I'm not sure the precise rules are as important as the idea that everyone is aware of what rules are in place.
"Such a "titled person" could start a site for an exchange of IQ points for looks."
I'd give up a few IQ points for looks, but only a few! (I don't have all that many to spare.)
Actually I misspoke. I did make the last move in my game, so I was able to make the move and then claim the draw.
Alright thanks for the help. Would someone mind checking my game against "gemclaw". I've moved my knight to H6 three times at this move and the button has not changed for me?
batgirl, what is confusing or unclear about the rule you quoted?
By the way, I only meant to point out that the ep and castling part of the rule was illogical, not that it wasn't part of the rule.