15-12-2014, 12:06 AM
YOGURT for anyone. Seriously this document is primarily for using computerised equipment but I cant help but feel that no matter how hard you try there will always be ways of trying to beat the system. As we all know there are always be people trying to force one advantage over their opponent but i'm sure in top level chess these measures need to be implemented. The worry now for arbiters as I see it if one player accuses their opponent of cheating then that game in its entirety has to be processed through an online cheating tool. That's a hassle in itself (at least) and potentially dangerous and potentially libellous (at most) I'm reminded of anti-spam engines in emails which determine which is spam and which is not.
It's like a sliding rule and may let some spam through but block legitimate email. This anti cheating tool may be fallible and thus make or break reputations erroneously.
Finally I'm sure we've seen issues where cheating can be stopped. I've seen draw claims over the years which are taken over by other people cos its their teammate and they know the claimant doesn't really know the subtleties of claiming a draw. Isnt that cheating. I myself witnessed this recently and it wasn't the only form of cheating. I've also heard of interested fans discussing games in play (which isn't cheating) in such a way it makes the player aware there's something going on(which is cheating) I've also seen strong chess players standing over a table to either indicate who is winning or that a subtle move is available. We all heard how teams can use complicated scams or practices so although these initiatives are intended to prevent cheating , there will always be ways. I don't want these new rules to be used as a form of imtimidation ;
As a footnote I've seen arbiters having their decisions questioned during play. This is an absolute no-no and shouldn't be allowed. If the arbiter makes a mistake then so bi it. To try and get an arbiter to change his mind is a form of cheating in itself.
Does Peach melba mean I accept a draw or is it strawberry
It's like a sliding rule and may let some spam through but block legitimate email. This anti cheating tool may be fallible and thus make or break reputations erroneously.
Finally I'm sure we've seen issues where cheating can be stopped. I've seen draw claims over the years which are taken over by other people cos its their teammate and they know the claimant doesn't really know the subtleties of claiming a draw. Isnt that cheating. I myself witnessed this recently and it wasn't the only form of cheating. I've also heard of interested fans discussing games in play (which isn't cheating) in such a way it makes the player aware there's something going on(which is cheating) I've also seen strong chess players standing over a table to either indicate who is winning or that a subtle move is available. We all heard how teams can use complicated scams or practices so although these initiatives are intended to prevent cheating , there will always be ways. I don't want these new rules to be used as a form of imtimidation ;
As a footnote I've seen arbiters having their decisions questioned during play. This is an absolute no-no and shouldn't be allowed. If the arbiter makes a mistake then so bi it. To try and get an arbiter to change his mind is a form of cheating in itself.
Does Peach melba mean I accept a draw or is it strawberry