Respectful play
Community Guidelines
Standards for chat, community posts, profiles and communication between players.
Effective and last updated: 13 August 2026Be respectful
- Discuss ideas and games without attacking people.
- No harassment, threats, hate speech, sexual content or discriminatory abuse.
- Do not shame or publicly accuse another player of cheating; use the report tool.
Keep content safe
- No spam, scams, malware, deceptive links or unauthorized advertising.
- Do not publish private information, credentials or another person’s personal data.
- Do not impersonate players, staff or organizations.
- Keep player names, posts and chat suitable for a broad chess community.
Moderation
Content may be hidden or removed, and accounts may be restricted. Reports are reviewed by administrators and moderation actions may be recorded for consistency and safety.