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Are you allowed to consult opening books during correspondence games?
Originally posted by tcastellaYes.
Are you allowed to consult opening books during correspondence games?
Originally posted by mwmiller"Databases consisted of played games between human players". Is that implying already played computer games cannot be used for reference? It would not be the same thing as using an engine.
Yes.
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Originally posted by sonhouseI'm not an expert on chess engines or the TOS but I think when it says "games between human players" that clearly explains the boundaries and would exclude any game that involved a computer software opponent.
"Databases consisted of played games between human players". Is that implying already played computer games cannot be used for reference? It would not be the same thing as using an engine.
Originally posted by sonhouseEngine moves are engine moves and count as a match regardless of the point of origin of the move.
"Databases consisted of played games between human players". Is that implying already played computer games cannot be used for reference? It would not be the same thing as using an engine.
Originally posted by mwmillerIn my mind, there is a big gray area here. If you know the moves were played by a computer, you should not use them.
I'm not an expert on chess engines or the TOS but I think when it says "games between human players" that clearly explains the boundaries and would exclude any game that involved a computer software opponent.
If I were shown two games and was told that in one of the games there was a nonhuman player, I doubt if I could even spot the nonhuman.
I'm just ...[text shortened]... e allowed in correspondence chess and it is addressed in the Terms of Service for this site.
Originally posted by sonhouseYes, I believe that means just what it says, "games between human players". If a computer is involved, then that would not be "games between human players". So you would not be allowed to consult those games involving computers during a RHP game.
"Databases consisted of played games between human players". Is that implying already played computer games cannot be used for reference? It would not be the same thing as using an engine.
Originally posted by RJHindsNow who can argue with that? I think we're all indebted to RJHinds for clearly stating what needed to be said. I'm particularly glad that these lovely children were here today to hear that speech. Not only was it authentic frontier gibberish, it expressed a courage little seen in this day and age.
Yes, I believe that means just what it says, "games between human players". If a computer is involved, then that would not be "games between human players". So you would not be allowed to consult those games involving computers during a RHP game.
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