25 Mar 07
I know it's against the rules for anyone to help another player in making a move.
What I'm wondering is if it's against the rules to point out database positions that would help my friend make the best move? I'm not telling him what to do, I'm just showing him an identical (or very similar) position. Is it pushing it?
25 Mar 07
Originally posted by ih8sensProbably.
I know it's against the rules for anyone to help another player in making a move.
What I'm wondering is if it's against the rules to point out database positions that would help my friend make the best move? I'm not telling him what to do, I'm just showing him an identical (or very similar) position. Is it pushing it?
25 Mar 07
Originally posted by ih8sensYou just said that your pointing out of database positions would help your friend make the best move. Sounds like helping to me.
I know it's against the rules for anyone to help another player in making a move.
What I'm wondering is if it's against the rules to point out database positions that would help my friend make the best move? I'm not telling him what to do, I'm just showing him an identical (or very similar) position. Is it pushing it?
25 Mar 07
Originally posted by ih8sensTOS Rule 3.(b) You will not use chess engines, chess software, chess computers or consult any third party to assist you in any game. Chess books and databases can be consulted during play
i think the terminology of the rules talk about 'suggesting' moves. We aren't really doing that, we're 'informing' about moves...
I think I'm gonna avoid it anyways, but it would be nice to know, because I AM very involved in my friend's learning.
Even if you're only "informing" him of moves related to a game he's playing, I interpret that as "consulting a third party to assist you in a game", which is not allowed. I think the intent is that a database can be consulted, but the player has to do 100% of the work himself.
I think you're smart to avoid doing it.
25 Mar 07
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Originally posted by ih8sensJust go over it when the game has finished playing...free then to consult anyone or anything. And you'd be helping to instill a strong sense of fair play.
I know it's against the rules for anyone to help another player in making a move.
What I'm wondering is if it's against the rules to point out database positions that would help my friend make the best move? I'm not telling him what to do, I'm just showing him an identical (or very similar) position. Is it pushing it?