Use of gamesexplorer

Hi
I was reading someones profile warning players not to use chess engines and databases during play.
I agree and dont understand how people can value their victory if they do this

What is the etiquette regarding gamesexplorer - can players reference this during a match?
Thanks

In fact databases are allowed (if they contain games played by humans if you want to be realk sure, and no engame tables!).

The gamesexplorer is allowed, too

thanks

seems a bit odd though that a beginner can begin a game with the historical moves of a highly rated player. still, it will only get them so far....

Originally posted by shaptoni
thanks

seems a bit odd though that a beginner can begin a game with the historical moves of a highly rated player. still, it will only get them so far....

Correspondence type chess games have always allowed the use of notes, books and other boards. They have always had rules against third party help. Databases are research tools and allowed. Other people, engines and table bases are therefore third party and not allowed.

Originally posted by ChessPraxis
Correspondence type chess games have always allowed the use of notes, books and other boards. They have always had rules against third party help. Databases are research tools and allowed. Other people, engines and table bases are therefore third party and not allowed.

Alrighty then, thanks for your replies

Originally posted by ChessPraxis
Correspondence type chess games have always allowed the use of notes, books and other boards. They have always had rules against third party help. Databases are research tools and allowed. Other people, engines and table bases are therefore third party and not allowed.

Primarily, I use books like the MCO just to get through the opening without bleeding too much. After years of doing this, I've learned an awful lot about openings.

Thanks Suzianne, so much to learn!

Originally posted by Suzianne
Primarily, I use books like the MCO just to get through the opening without bleeding too much. After years of doing this, I've learned an awful lot about openings.

Then there are us who just stumble through with the, "oh let's try this" attitude.

all of my stupid idiotic moves are my own

Agreed. My rating is proof of my honesty. 🙁

I had a copy of MCO, back when Fischer v Spassky was news. Pong was state-of-the-art.