13 Jun '08 20:59>
What does this mean? The spinning star. I didn't see anything in the faq about it
Originally posted by eldragonflyThe use of books and databases is explicity permitted by certain CC organisations so it is within the rules not just impossible to prevent. I notice this site explicitly permits such aids.
That is a rather "loose" statement. i think you mean impossible to prevent.
Originally posted by KeplerNo, it's this "flawed" historical precedent of using databases and books in online chess sites that i take exception to.
The use of books and databases is explicity permitted by certain CC organisations so it is within the rules not just impossible to prevent. I notice this site explicitly permits such aids.
Originally posted by AttilaTheHornSo I decided to figure this out to see what the max number of moves you could make in a game without it being considered a draw, that is, until the 50 move rule or the three repeating move kicks in.
Is it possible to earn the spinning star in just one game by the two players simply moving back and forth for 100,000 moves (1.Nf3 Nf6, 2.Nf1 Nf8, 3. Nf3 Nf6, etc.) without claiming a draw? With a bit of effort, this could be done in less than a couple of months, maybe faster.
Originally posted by eldragonflyNothing to do with historical precedent, flawed or not. The use of books and databases is explicitly permitted in certain CC organisations. Others merely accept the use of same, others just don't mention them at all. In the case of this site the rules state "(b) While a game is in progress you may not refer to chess engines, chess computers or be assisted by a third party. Endgame tablebases may not be consulted during play but you may reference books, databases consisting of previously played games between human players, and other pre-existing research materials." Referencing books and databases is explicitly permitted.
No, it's this "flawed" historical precedent of using databases and books in online chess sites that i take exception to.