Would it be illegal in an OTB chess tournament (USCF tournament to be precise) to take your pieces, and rather than have them stand up normally, lay them down awkwardly? Not even saying my opponent would have to do it, too, just could I randomly lay them down on the squares?
I understand they could say "adjust" 16 times and put them back up, and maybe I could say "adjust" 16 more times and lay them back down. But is it legal?
Originally posted by IQ Would it be illegal in an OTB chess tournament (USCF tournament to be precise) to take your pieces, and rather than have them stand up normally, lay them down awkwardly? Not even saying my opponent would have to do it, too, just could I randomly lay them down on the squares?
I understand they could say "adjust" 16 times and put them back up, and maybe I could say "adjust" 16 more times and lay them back down. But is it legal?
It is just as legal as when I, as your opponent, pulled out my gun and shot you for wasting my time.
Originally posted by IQ Would it be illegal in an OTB chess tournament (USCF tournament to be precise) to take your pieces, and rather than have them stand up normally, lay them down awkwardly? Not even saying my opponent would have to do it, too, just could I randomly lay them down on the squares?
I understand they could say "adjust" 16 times and put them back up, and maybe I could say "adjust" 16 more times and lay them back down. But is it legal?
Haha, ok you got me there. Though actually a verbal "I resign" is required, but to be safe I would leave that one up.
A Tournament Director told me that the game would be forfeit best cause of USCF Rule 20 A. "Players shall participate in the spirit of fair play and good sportsmanship, . . "
I simply couldn't find any rule that says this is illegal, and took it as similar to "face your opponent to the sun, they'll make a blunder more often" used in old days.
Originally posted by IQ Haha, ok you got me there. Though actually a verbal "I resign" is required, but to be safe I would leave that one up.
A Tournament Director told me that the game would be forfeit best cause of USCF Rule 20 A. "Players shall participate in the spirit of fair play and good sportsmanship, . . "
I simply couldn't find any rule that says this is illegal, and too ...[text shortened]... to "face your opponent to the sun, they'll make a blunder more often" used in old days.
You are incorrect, by the way, on the verbal requirement of "I resign".
That is absolutely not correct.
The simple laying of the king on its side is all that is necessary.
I have had opponents do just that in USCF rated tournaments too.
Originally posted by shortcircuit You are incorrect, by the way, on the verbal requirement of "I resign".
That is absolutely not correct.
The simple laying of the king on its side is all that is necessary.
I have had opponents do just that in USCF rated tournaments too.
USCF Rule 13B. Resignation
Saying I resign or tipping over the king are relatively clear ways to resign.
The OP lays down all of his pieces except for his king. (He doesn't want his opponent to misinterpret this as a resignation, after all.) Opponent then raises one leg of the table ever so slightly, and 15 of the OP's pieces roll everywhere. Opponent then complains to the TD that he moved 15 pieces in violation of the rules. TD forfeits the OP. 🙂
Originally posted by Mad Rook Here's how I envision the scenario playing out.
The OP lays down all of his pieces except for his king. (He doesn't want his opponent to misinterpret this as a resignation, after all.) Opponent then raises one leg of the table ever so slightly, and 15 of the OP's pieces roll everywhere. Opponent then complains to the TD that he moved 15 pieces in violation of the rules. TD forfeits the OP. 🙂
Or you could just shoot him and wait for him to time out.
Originally posted by IQ Would it be illegal in an OTB chess tournament (USCF tournament to be precise) to take your pieces, and rather than have them stand up normally, lay them down awkwardly? Not even saying my opponent would have to do it, too, just could I randomly lay them down on the squares?
Under the FIDE rules, it is officially illegal to be an annoying stool sample. (Rule 12.6 specifically, but I'm sure 12.1 could be brought to bear as well.) So yes, if you pulled that stunt in a serious tournament you'd be out before you could cry "Fischer".
OTB Chess Tournament laying down pieces?
11 Jan '12 02:58
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