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Life (1836-1900) Championship years (1886 – 1894) Studying the biography and career of Champions, involuntarily inspired respect and admiration for this gifted and strong personalities. But some of them are of deep resonance in my soul and encouraged to change for the better, to do something very important for global history…one of these persons was […]
Dear friends! We suggest you to see the beautiful art song. Author ringtones and text Alexander Ratushny . Arranged by Alexander Salitsky. Loss lyrics for this melody created by A. Mandrykin (Kachkanar) in 1986, the year. The song was first performed at the opening of a chess class at school No. 6 by Ivan Zvyagin […]
There is an unspoken view that brilliant people known not just because of their super ability, in one form or another activity, but, also, the qualities of character and behavior. If this is true, then Robert James Fischer – the eleventh world chess champion – a direct confirmation! Personality Robert Fisher is associated with extraordinary […]
Article 12: The role of the Arbiter (see Preface) Article 12 outlines the duties and responsibilities of an arbiter. In short the arbiter should try to ensure that a tournament progresses smoothly. If penalties have to be imposed it is done appropriately and according to the Laws. On occasion players do not appreciate that the […]
Article 11: The conduct of the players 11.1 The players shall take no action that will bring the game of chess into disrepute. Article 11.1 This is a vague Law and should be applied with discretion. 11.2. The ‘playing venue’ is defined as the ‘playing area’, rest rooms, toilets, refreshment area, area set aside for […]
Article 9: The drawn game 9.1 a. The rules of a competition may specify that players cannot agree to a draw, whether in less than a specified number of moves or at all, without the consent of the arbiter. b. However, if the rules of a competition allow a draw agreement the following shall apply: […]
Article 8: The recording of the moves 8.1. a.In the course of play each player is required to record his own moves and those of his opponent in the correct manner, move after move, as clearly and legibly as possible, in the algebraic notation (Appendix C), on the ‘scoresheet’ prescribed for the competition. It is […]
Article 10: Points 10.1. Unless the rules of a competition specify otherwise, a player who wins his game, or wins by forfeit, scores one point (1), a player who loses his game, or forfeits, scores no points (0), and a player who draws his game scores a half point (½). Article 10. 1 This gives […]
Article 7: Irregularities 7.1. If an irregularity occurs and the pieces have to be restored to a previous position, the arbiter shall use his best judgement to determine the times to be shown on the chessclock. This includes the right not to change the clock times. He shall also, if necessary, adjust the clock’s move-counter. […]