Hi all
Regarding yesterday's monthly classical it seems I played against GM Tal Baron and an IM in consultation - and twice.
I was not aware this was permitted by the rules of play here.
I think at minimium it needs to be made crystal clear to any opponents (especially in rated games) that they are playing players in consultation.
You can see from the footage here:
www.twitch.tv/chessjuice/v/98800246
Around 1:49 - consultation clearly happening.
I actually try hard and take games seriously here, and if I had known I was playing two higher titled players, I would consider resigning and playing just other "individuals" in the tournament.
See also thread: en.lichess.org/forum/general-chess-discussion/monthly-classical-winners
I think it would be fair to all past/current/future opponents that such team consultation accounts are made crystal clear, so one can for example consider resigning if one feels it is not fair if one is paired against them.
I can see btw it doesn't matter much for say bullet - where there might be "banterers" around on such a "team" account (e.g. Chessbrah) - but on more serious time controls it steps for me into the territory of "consultation" and not just "banter". Consultation (external assistance) is generally against the rules of OTB chess and online OTB chess style on most sites as far as I am aware.
Feedback welcome from all
Regarding yesterday's monthly classical it seems I played against GM Tal Baron and an IM in consultation - and twice.
I was not aware this was permitted by the rules of play here.
I think at minimium it needs to be made crystal clear to any opponents (especially in rated games) that they are playing players in consultation.
You can see from the footage here:
www.twitch.tv/chessjuice/v/98800246
Around 1:49 - consultation clearly happening.
I actually try hard and take games seriously here, and if I had known I was playing two higher titled players, I would consider resigning and playing just other "individuals" in the tournament.
See also thread: en.lichess.org/forum/general-chess-discussion/monthly-classical-winners
I think it would be fair to all past/current/future opponents that such team consultation accounts are made crystal clear, so one can for example consider resigning if one feels it is not fair if one is paired against them.
I can see btw it doesn't matter much for say bullet - where there might be "banterers" around on such a "team" account (e.g. Chessbrah) - but on more serious time controls it steps for me into the territory of "consultation" and not just "banter". Consultation (external assistance) is generally against the rules of OTB chess and online OTB chess style on most sites as far as I am aware.
Feedback welcome from all