1. In general, students will play only against others in their own grade. The number of games cannot be exactly determined until the number of players is known. 2. Students will remain inside the gym unless they have permission to leave. 3. Students are expected to behave according to their school's code of behaviour. 4. The touch move, touch piece, rule will apply. If you touch a chess piece you are required to move it unless it is illegal to do so. If a player touches an opponent's piece they must capture it, unless it is illegal for them to do so. Once a player releases a piece, his/her move is complete. 5. Students are not required to say "check" when attacking their opponent's King, but it is the usual thing to do. The defender is required to see the attack on the King and get out of check by any legal option. If a defender does not see the attack on his King and makes another move, the attacker may NOT capture the King. The defender must make a different move. 6. Due to time constraints the Tournament Director may require students to use a clock to finish slow progressing games. A player who has a slow opponent may ask the scorer for a clock. 7. Each pair of players is required to together report their result to the designated scoring table in their area. 8. If possible, students will play an opponent only once in the tournament. 9. The Tournament Directors will have the final say in any disputes. 10. Students are not allowed to comment on other students' games while they are in progress. 11. Unless they are volunteering, teachers and parents must stay out of the playing area. A player's game will be forfeited if parents or teachers assist the player in any way. 12. Medals will be awarded after the playing session has ended.