declare "assistance"

Originally posted by Ragnorak
Notice on Olympic Pole Vaulting Sign-Up Sheet
"Could all Pole Vaulters, who intend on using a Pole to assist their jump, please declare this intention out of respect to the competitors who think they are taking part in the High Jump competition. Thank you."

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Originally posted by Ragnorak
As it's part of the rules that you can use db/books (not engines), then you shouldn't have to declare anything.

Originally posted by Ian68
This idea might be useful actually.

Please indicate which of the following you use:

a. Opening Books
b. Databases
c. Divine Intervention

Originally posted by Diet Coke
You mean divine intervention is not illegal?

I imagine G-d would be a pretty nifty chess player.

What about pets?

Originally posted by Diet Coke
What about pets?

Originally posted by Ian68
Definately not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_PET

Originally posted by Ian68
This idea might be useful actually.

Please indicate which of the following you use:

a. Opening Books
b. Databases
c. Divine Intervention

Originally posted by Furling
c, Divine Intervention.

In every game, at move 1, i sacrifice a bunny (sometimes even 2 if my opponent is high rated) to caissa and in return ask her to guide me with good moves.

Originally posted by Diet Coke
Maybe you need something bigger, judging by your rating. 😉

Originally posted by Ian68
Definately not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_PET