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One of the main purposes of having a chess club and chess team is to teach you good sportsmanship. How you act is more important than whether you win or lose. Here are some things you need to do in order to be a good sport when playing chess.
Be a good winner: Don't brag or make fun of
your opponent.
Be a good
loser: Congratulate your opponent for winning. Don’t say that you
should have won. Don't cry.
Be friendly: Talk to your opponent while
waiting for play to start.
Be polite: Shake hands right before
starting your game.
Do not
bother people: Captured pieces should be put aside; do not play with them.
Do not twirl your pen or pencil. Do not eat food at the table. Do not talk or
make any noises while playing. After your game ends, do not analyze it where
people are still playing.
Be quiet
during an announcement: Give others a chance to hear what is being said.
Play by the
rules: Being fair is more important than winning. A chess player
is required to play without any outside help. You may not give or get help.
During a tournament match, do not speak to anyone on your team, either at the
table or away from the board. Do not read anything about chess, even away from
the table. Do not even look like you might be breaking any rules. Make sure
everyone knows you are an honest person.
Have chess
be fun: Chess is more fun when everyone is a good sport. Do your
share.
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