## 1. Essential Rules

✔ Touch-Move: If you touch a piece, you must move it (if legal).

✔ Check Alert: Say "check" when attacking the enemy king (optional in tournaments).

✔ Checkmate Ends: The game stops immediately—no need to capture the king.

✔ Draw Offers: You can offer a draw after your move, before pressing the clock.

## 2. Tournament Etiquette

- Handshake: Before and after the game.

- Silence: No talking during play (except "check" or "draw?").

- Clock: Press with the same hand that moved.

- Resignation: Tip over your king or say "I resign" (don’t just leave).

## 3. Online Chess Manners

No Stalling: Let the timer run out only if you’ve truly lost.

GG Message: Say "Good game" (or "GG") after playing.

Avoid "Berserking": Don’t abuse speed settings to rush opponents.

> Common Faux Pas

❌ Jangling pieces to distract.

❌ Glaring at your opponent’s board.

❌ Cheating (using engines, peeking at other games).