01 Sep 07
(b) While a game is in progress you may not refer to chess engines, chess computers or be assisted by a third party. Endgame tablebases may not be consulted during play but you may reference books, databases consisting of previously played games between human players, and other pre-existing research materials."
Is using google or the sites it finds for research materials allowed?
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01 Sep 07
Originally posted by Ron DrumsYes, anything you find on the Internet is just another form of reference material.(b) While a game is in progress you may not refer to chess engines, chess computers or be assisted by a third party. Endgame tablebases may not be consulted during play but you may reference books, databases consisting of previously played games between human players, and other pre-existing research materials."
Is using google or the sites it finds for research materials allowed?
01 Sep 07
Originally posted by David TebbI saw an internet site a few years ago that, after you entered your position, it suggested the next move for you. Don't know how good it was but I thought that sort of thing wasn't allowed.....?
Yes, anything you find on the Internet is just another form of reference material.
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01 Sep 07
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Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveObviously that wouldn't be allowed. Ok, if sites like that exist, then I need to qualify my answer.
I saw an internet site a few years ago that, after you entered your position, it suggested the next move for you. Don't know how good it was but I thought that sort of thing wasn't allowed.....?
"Almost anything you find on the Internet can be used as reference material".
If you happen to stumble upon a site that encourages cheating - leave it immediately! (do not pass Go, do not collect $200).
However almost any information obtained from the vast majority of sites is fine.
Hope that clears things up (thanks Dr. Strangelove!) 😉
01 Sep 07
Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveWouldn't that still be considered using an chess engine? The TOS covers the use of chess engines.
I saw an internet site a few years ago that, after you entered your position, it suggested the next move for you. Don't know how good it was but I thought that sort of thing wasn't allowed.....?