What are the rules for chess club?
• Unless otherwise instructed, you must be seated during your chess club meeting. This means no running around. Remember you are here to play chess. • There will be no throwing of chess pieces or other objects. • Hitting, kicking, shouting, name-calling or other such behavior will result in expulsion from chess club. • Always speak in a quiet, respectful, courteous voice so every player can enjoy his or her game. • If you touch a man during your chess match, you must move it. • When you take your hand off the man, your move is over. • When you are watching other people play, keep your advice to yourself. Each player may choose another person for advice only if both players agree. • Try to settle disputes yourself. If you cannot agree and cannot work it out, raise your hand for your instructor or volunteer coordinator to help you. • Win or lose, always shake hands with your opponent after each game. • If you knock over pieces on the board, you lose the game. If you intentionally knock o
