Author: chandler yergin
Date: 06:23:58 01/05/05
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On January 04, 2005 at 02:26:27, Steve B wrote: >>>Steve> >>It is illegal to talk during the game unless you offer a draw. > >a rule almost NEVER enforced in tournament play It is if someone complains. Also the Tournament Director in "Pre-game" player meetings usually brings this up. Example: Paul Webb Phoenix, AZ back in the 1970's & others, Currently: http://yetmanbrothers.com/ Have specifically including the "no talking" rule in their Posted 'Code of Ethics' which players must agree to abide by before entering Tournament. >i have played 100's of rated tournament games and never once heard of a >complaint that someone spoke during a game The Final game for the Northern California Championship was between Ray Shutt, and Dave ??; circa late 60's early 70's, Tournament Director I believe was Isaac Kashdan. The setting: Dave ? needed only a Draw, to Win the Championship, Ray, had to Win. Ray made his move as White, and leaned forward and 'whispered' "Dave, are you playing for a Draw?" Dave got up, went to the Tournament Director, and said that Ray had spoken to him 'after' making his move, and Offered him a Draw! Dave said, "I accept the Draw". Kashdan declared the Game a Draw, and Dave became No. CA Champion without ever having made a move! Words have power... gotta be careful how and when we use them. ;) CY >also,check was always announced as a matter of courtesy at least when i played >rated games(1970's-1980's) >GM Brownes suggestion was half-serious half joking >but probably he did it and never was found to have forfeited the game because he >spoke > >Steve
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