Answers.Body: <blockquote>
    <p>But I was wondering what is the rules for that kind of object.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>Strictly speaking they are not allowed without the arbiter's permission.</p>
  
  <p>This is what the latest <a href="https://www.fide.com/component/handbook/?id=208&amp;view=article" rel="nofollow noreferrer">FIDE Laws of Chess</a> state:</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>11.3.2.1 During a game, a player is forbidden to have any electronic device not specifically approved by the arbiter in the playing venue.</p>
    
    <p>However, the regulations of an event may allow such devices to be
    stored in a player’s bag, provided the device is completely switched
    off. This bag must be placed as agreed with the arbiter. Both players
    are forbidden to use this bag without permission of the arbiter.</p>
    
    <p>11.3.2.2 If it is evident that a player has such a device on their person in the playing venue, the player shall lose the game. The
    opponent shall win. The regulations of an event may specify a
    different, less severe, penalty.</p>
  </blockquote>
  
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Body: <p>Few days ago, one of my opponent wore Bose anti noise earpieces. Of course, I didn't call the referee cause I knew that it wasn't a cheat technique. But I was wondering what is the rules for that kind of object. I think that some players could confuse with earphones and call referee for cheat attempt.
  Thank you for your answers :)</p>
  
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Comments.Text: Could you clarify what you mean by the implied difference between "earpiece" and "earphone", particularly since neither of those terms seem to be use by Bose?
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Comments.Text: Yes, from my point of view, an earphones is for listen music, an earpiece is like the Bose SleepBuds, just to attenuate the noise.
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Tags: <rules>
Title: Is there a rule for anti noise earpieces?
ThreadText: # Is there a rule for anti noise earpieces?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2019-07-31)
  
  Few days ago, one of my opponent wore Bose anti noise earpieces. Of course, I didn't call the referee cause I knew that it wasn't a cheat technique. But I was wondering what is the rules for that kind of object. I think that some players could confuse with earphones and call referee for cheat attempt.
  Thank you for your answers :)
  
  **Tags:** rules
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: Could you clarify what you mean by the implied difference between "earpiece" and "earphone", particularly since neither of those terms seem to be use by Bose?  
  > **username_0**: Yes, from my point of view, an earphones is for listen music, an earpiece is like the Bose SleepBuds, just to attenuate the noise.  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2019-07-31. Score: 3 | Accepted answer
  
  > But I was wondering what is the rules for that kind of object.
  
  Strictly speaking they are not allowed without the arbiter's permission.
  
  This is what the latest [FIDE Laws of Chess](https://www.fide.com/component/handbook/?id=208&view=article) state:
  
  > 11.3.2.1 During a game, a player is forbidden to have any electronic device not specifically approved by the arbiter in the playing venue.
  >
  > However, the regulations of an event may allow such devices to be
  > stored in a player’s bag, provided the device is completely switched
  > off. This bag must be placed as agreed with the arbiter. Both players
  > are forbidden to use this bag without permission of the arbiter.
  >
  > 11.3.2.2 If it is evident that a player has such a device on their person in the playing venue, the player shall lose the game. The
  > opponent shall win. The regulations of an event may specify a
  > different, less severe, penalty.
  
  
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