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Originally posted by Bowmann
Of course these are basic rules! You wouldn't get very far as a player without knowing about them.

ALL rules concerning the setup of the board and pieces, how the chessmen move and capture, the object of the game (including check, checkmate, stalemate and other ways to draw) are BASIC.
I repeat. Tell me which rules are NOT basic ones then.

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Originally posted by Bowmann
... I for one would hate to beat someone at chess, only to discover after the game that my opponent didn't know all the rules. It means I had an unfair advantage and can't take credit for winning. I would be disappointed, and the challenge a waste of time. ....
Apparently you care more about the true spirit of the game, ethics and so on than me 🙂. I (almost) always like winning.

I have only one thing to say to such an opponent:

war is war loser

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Originally posted by adje


war is war loser
bravo..you couldnt be more original...right?

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Originally posted by Jusuh
bravo..you couldnt be more original...right?
I must admit that originality is not my strongest side.

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Originally posted by Sicilian Smaug
How do the horses move?
I think it's safe to say, with 4050 moves to your name, that you've figured that one out.

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Originally posted by orfeo
I repeat. Tell me which rules are NOT basic ones then.
Any which fall outside those I listed.

For example, time controls.

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Originally posted by Bowmann
Any which fall outside those I listed.

For example, time controls.
Ah, you mean rules of the SITE. Completely different thing. You're really saying you don't think people can ask the rules of CHESS here at all.

Well, that's your view and you're entitled to it I suppose.

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Originally posted by orfeo
Ah, you mean rules of the SITE. Completely different thing. You're really saying you don't think people can ask the rules of CHESS here at all.

Well, that's your view and you're entitled to it I suppose.
Christ! You're pretty slow.

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Originally posted by Bowmann
Christ! You're pretty slow.
some of us are not married with computer...

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Originally posted by Jusuh
some of us are not married with computer...
Likewise. I'm just the Best Man 😵

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Originally posted by Bowmann
Christ! You're pretty slow.
You said the rules of chess. I was attempting to give you credit for using the English language correctly, seeing as you are so pernickety with everyone ELSE'S use of it.

But I see the credit wasn't warranted.

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Originally posted by orfeo
You said the rules of chess.
lol

Well I ain't been talking about football.

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FAQ: point 19

Hey! Something crazy just happened on the board, there must be a bug!?

Please make sure you are familiar with the en passant rule before reporting a bug. THE HELP FORUM IS OFTEN A GOOD PLACE TO GET ASSISTANCE IF YOU ARE CONFUSED BY THE RULES.

Well then - couldn't be more clear.

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Originally posted by gingergig
Please make sure you are familiar with the en passant rule before reporting a bug. THE HELP FORUM IS OFTEN A GOOD PLACE TO GET ASSISTANCE IF YOU ARE CONFUSED BY THE RULES.

Well then - couldn't be more clear.
Sounds lazy, doesn't it?

However, 'if you are confused by the rules' wouldn't be the same as 'if you don't know the rules', I suppose.

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