

os on Youtube, or any other sources produced by humans (not computers) before the game began.or you could just look at the position in front of you and play without any outside help at all, LIKE A NORMAL PERSON! 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 mate. I just read RHP Terms of Service and it states:ģ(b) While a game is in progress you may not refer to chess engines, chess computers or be assisted by a third party. That is, I can use my Chess Life magazine or chess videos on Youtube, or any other sources produced by humans (not computers) before the game began. That means that you can use opening books, endgame books, chess tactics books, and other research materials from human sources. Note that the Terms of Service state that "you may reference books, databases consisting of previously played games between human players, and other pre-existing research materials. Help from a third party (another human) is forbidden, but not all other help. So your point: "using a chess engine or other help is strictly forbidden" is not eactly correct. 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. To analyze your game after it has finished, you can use any resource you consider useful.I just read RHP Terms of Service and it states:ģ(b) While a game is in progress you may not refer to chess engines, chess computers or be assisted by a third party.

using game databases containing games from human players (no computers!) is allowed using the analysis board feature is allowed as is setting up a physical board on your own using a chess engine or other help is strictly forbidden using endgame tables during your games on RHP is strictly forbidden To those who read this thread and get confused:
