Answers.Body: <p>First of all, be quiet and don't talk. You can whisper, but it is still considered rude / impolite.</p>
  
  <p>If the round begins at 9AM, be there punctually. In some tournaments you might even lose the game if you're not there within the first 30 minutes.</p>
  
  <p>If the game begins, you can say something like 'I wish us a good game', 'Good Game' and so on.</p>
  
  <p>If something happens on the board and you don't know what to do, you can ask the referee or try to fix it with your opponent.</p>
  
  <p><a href="https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/2643/what-is-the-proper-way-to-ask-for-a-draw">What is the proper way to ask for a draw?</a></p>
  
  <p>If there is a big chess game of two big chess players and you want to watch it, don't stand right next to them. Let them have their space. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoDTI_ZRMao" rel="nofollow noreferrer">video</a></p>
  
  <p>If you write your moves down on a piece of paper and you have to give it to the tournament administration, be aware that the result is the same on your slip + the opponent's slip. Both slips also have to be signed by both players.</p>
  
  <p>No smart / cell phones are not allowed during your game (you need to turn them off) and it it also not allowed to turn them on if you watch some games, but you're not playing. The reason is, you could be cheating and some crap like that.</p>
  
  <p>If you want, you can ask your opponent to analyze the game, after it is over. </p>
  
  <p>If you have any further question, just ask.</p>
  
  <p><strong>EDIT:</strong> </p>
  
  <p>When you are giving a Check, don't say it. <a href="https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/307/akavall">Thanks Akavall</a></p>
  
  <p>It's also considered poor behavior to eat at the board. <a href="https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/1382/andrew-ng">Thanks Andrew Ng</a> Of course, you can drink some water or something else, but be aware with the space. Normally the desks aren't that big.</p>
  
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Answers.Text: @Nasser Personally I think unpunctuality is impolite and shows a lack of respect. I would very much have advising against it in an etiquette guide for tournament play.
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Answers.Text: This one applies outside tournaments too: If for some reason you have to say something to your opponent, do it on your own turn if at all possible. Nobody likes having their train of thought derailed. And if you're playing with a clock, don't press the clock until you're done speaking.
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Answers.Text: Why not say check? Is it like @AndyM says that you might trap them or is it considered rude to say check?
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Answers.Text: When you are giving a check, DO NOT say "check".
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Answers.Text: It's also considered poor behavior to eat at the board.
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Answers.Text: This video underlines why you should not come too  close to other players' table : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoDTI_ZRMao
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Answers.Text: One of the worst things a player can do is have an angry outburst.  The game is frustrating sometimes, I get that.  But, angry outbursts are a low class move.  I've seen some horrible outbursts at tournaments over the years and it never goes well.
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Answers.Text: `If the round begins at 9AM, be there punctually.` I do not think this needed. Any body can be late to a game. Being late does not mean one is rude to the opponent. Actually the other person might be happier the more late you are showing up :) It is how they behave when they are there is what is important.
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Answers.Text: @Nasser actually not. On some tournaments, you have to be there at 9AM, otherwise your game is lost or you have 30minutes to show up.
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Answers.Text: If it's check and you want to say Check, say it. Especially if it's not obvious like a discovered check.
  
  It might be in your favour to not say check (your opponent may touch a piece and then have to use it to block the check), but say it if you want to.
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Body: <p>I'm asking this question to provide players who are starting to play in tournaments a guide on proper behavior during games. I'll give an answer myself - perhaps we could supply an answer collectively via a community wiki.</p>
  
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Comments.Text: Basically don't try to disturb your opponent in any way.
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Title: What are the essentials of chess etiquette in a serious, over-the-board tournament game?
ThreadText: # What are the essentials of chess etiquette in a serious, over-the-board tournament game?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2013-08-01)
  
  I'm asking this question to provide players who are starting to play in tournaments a guide on proper behavior during games. I'll give an answer myself - perhaps we could supply an answer collectively via a community wiki.
  
  **Tags:** etiquette
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: Basically don't try to disturb your opponent in any way.  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2013-08-01. Score: 9
  
  First of all, be quiet and don't talk. You can whisper, but it is still considered rude / impolite.
  
  If the round begins at 9AM, be there punctually. In some tournaments you might even lose the game if you're not there within the first 30 minutes.
  
  If the game begins, you can say something like 'I wish us a good game', 'Good Game' and so on.
  
  If something happens on the board and you don't know what to do, you can ask the referee or try to fix it with your opponent.
  
  [What is the proper way to ask for a draw?](https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/2643/what-is-the-proper-way-to-ask-for-a-draw)
  
  If there is a big chess game of two big chess players and you want to watch it, don't stand right next to them. Let them have their space. [video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoDTI_ZRMao)
  
  If you write your moves down on a piece of paper and you have to give it to the tournament administration, be aware that the result is the same on your slip + the opponent's slip. Both slips also have to be signed by both players.
  
  No smart / cell phones are not allowed during your game (you need to turn them off) and it it also not allowed to turn them on if you watch some games, but you're not playing. The reason is, you could be cheating and some crap like that.
  
  If you want, you can ask your opponent to analyze the game, after it is over.
  
  If you have any further question, just ask.
  
  **EDIT:**
  
  When you are giving a Check, don't say it. [Thanks username_6](https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/307/akavall)
  
  It's also considered poor behavior to eat at the board. [Thanks username_0](https://chess.stackexchange.com/users/1382/andrew-ng) Of course, you can drink some water or something else, but be aware with the space. Normally the desks aren't that big.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_6**: When you are giving a check, DO NOT say "check".  
  > **username_0**: It's also considered poor behavior to eat at the board.  
  > **username_6**: This video underlines why you should not come too  close to other players' table : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoDTI_ZRMao  
  > **username_7**: One of the worst things a player can do is have an angry outburst.  The game is frustrating sometimes, I get that.  But, angry outbursts are a low class move.  I've seen some horrible outbursts at tournaments over the years and it never goes well.  
  > **username_8**: `If the round begins at 9AM, be there punctually.` I do not think this needed. Any body can be late to a game. Being late does not mean one is rude to the opponent. Actually the other person might be happier the more late you are showing up :) It is how they behave when they are there is what is important.  
  > **username_2**: @username_8 actually not. On some tournaments, you have to be there at 9AM, otherwise your game is lost or you have 30minutes to show up.  
  > **username_9**: If it's check and you want to say Check, say it. Especially if it's not obvious like a discovered check.  It might be in your favour to not say check (your opponent may touch a piece and then have to use it to block the check), but say it if you want to.  
  > **username_3**: @username_8 Personally I think unpunctuality is impolite and shows a lack of respect. I would very much have advising against it in an etiquette guide for tournament play.  
  > **username_4**: This one applies outside tournaments too: If for some reason you have to say something to your opponent, do it on your own turn if at all possible. Nobody likes having their train of thought derailed. And if you're playing with a clock, don't press the clock until you're done speaking.  
  > **username_5**: Why not say check? Is it like @username_9 says that you might trap them or is it considered rude to say check?  
  
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