Chess Scotland Rule Book - Guidance on the Laws of Chess
Start of Play
Regarding Law 6.6, Chess Scotland adopts the position that the default time should be 30 minutes (10 minutes in Rapid games) and that the words “unless the arbiter decides otherwise” should be added. This should apply by default to all games in Scotland unless varied in advance by the tournament organiser.
Notation
The preface to Appendix C states "Scoresheets using a notation other than algebraic may not be used as evidence in cases where normally the scoresheet of a player is used for that purpose."
Chess Scotland endorses this statement but arbiters may apply a more lenient interpretation in the cases of more elderly players and of tournaments of lesser importance. Any action by the arbiter should be early in the game.
Rapidplay and Blitz Rules
Appendices A and B of the FIDE Laws of Chess give rules for these types of game. In addition to these rules, if there is interference, such as by calling attention to a flag fall or an illegal move, the arbiter may annul the game and rule that a new game be played in its stead, with a possible reduced time allowance (but not less than 5 minutes) for both players.
Recording of Result
Article 8.7 requires the scoresheets to be signed at the end of the game and this should be insisted on in any FIDE rated event. In other events, especially where the players are not required to submit scoresheets to the arbiter, the arbiter should make clear to the players what is the approved method of recording the result.
Deaf-Blind Players
For games with Deaf-Blind players, the regulations in Appendix E apply, except for 1, 6 and 9b - moves are not announced. An assistant must transmit the moves between the two boards and carry out the other duties in (9) as required. . If the assistant is not a communicator, then a communicator should be present to convey any messages