09 Oct 08
Originally posted by MrHandIn club games you can usually just say something along the lines of "I adjust". In serious tournaments, to be sure, say j'adoube.
yeah, that has been my approach. But do you say j'adoube or adjust? Just curious as to what is more common out there in the universe.
09 Oct 08
Originally posted by MrHandAt least in the U.S., either expression is okay. In my local tournaments, I almost always hear people say "I adjust". I should note that the USCF rule book actually states that either expression is acceptable.
Here's a question for the OTB'ers. How many of you say j'adoube? How many say "adjust" instead?
At the club I go, I have only heard "adjust." But I've also only heard about 3 or 4 people say it.
09 Oct 08
Originally posted by cheshirecatstevensWhat you are suggesting is illegal.
[b]When it is your turn you announce j'adoube and move the piece. Not just centeralize it but move it to a new location.
See 'The Laws of Chess' Article 4: The act of moving the pieces
4.2
" Provided that he first expresses his intention (e.g. by saying "j`adoube" or "I adjust"😉, the player having the move may adjust one or more pieces on their squares."
You can only adjust the man on the square where it is already.
09 Oct 08
Originally posted by Mad Rookyou're not going to post the text for more of my collection? 😉
At least in the U.S., either expression is okay. In my local tournaments, I almost always hear people say "I adjust". I should note that the USCF rule book actually states that either expression is acceptable.
10 Oct 08
Originally posted by MontyMooseShame on you. No violence in chess should be done OVER the table. Feel free to kick and stomp under the table though. 🙂
What is the proper term to state your intention to sweep all the pieces off the board with one hand and pop your opponent in the eye with the other? Please hurry, I have a OTB GIP that I'm going to need it in a move or two. 😠😳:'(
Another nice ploy, would be to step on someone's foot and hold it there. Then yell "Get your foot from under mine ! 🙁 )
You may get banned or even worse, but at least you'll be the strongest player in the local jail they put you in. 🙂
10 Oct 08
Originally posted by MontyMooseShame on you! No asking for help for games in progress! 😠
What is the proper term to state your intention to sweep all the pieces off the board with one hand and pop your opponent in the eye with the other? Please hurry, I have a OTB GIP that I'm going to need it in a move or two. 😠😳:'(
