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sardodos

Only Chess

09 Sep 13

sardodos

edinburgh

Joined: 01 Nov 03
Moves: 979263

09 Sep 13

a new opponent (Big Martin) openly admits to using chess databases (and opening books)................is this allowed on this site? Also is this fair?

Fat Lady

Joined: 21 Feb 06
Moves: 6830

09 Sep 13

When I used to play regularly on this site I wouldn't read anything at all, not even a newspaper, if I had games on the go, just in case I accidentally stumbled upon a chess column or a picture of Bobby Fischer. This obviously had a detrimental effect on my job as a proof reader at Gambit Publications, so in the end I had to stop playing online chess.

RJHinds

The Near Genius

Fort Gordon

Joined: 24 Jan 11
Moves: 13644

09 Sep 13

Originally posted by sardodos
a new opponent (Big Martin) openly admits to using chess databases (and opening books)................is this allowed on this site? Also is this fair?

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3(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.

The Instructor

Proper Knob

Cornovii

North of the Tamar

Joined: 02 Feb 07
Moves: 53689

09 Sep 13

Originally posted by sardodos
a new opponent (Big Martin) openly admits to using chess databases (and opening books)................is this allowed on this site? Also is this fair?

10 years in and nearly 500,000 moves...............and now you ask this question?

atticus2