07-11-2019, 05:26 PM
Donald,
The two Laws which cover this are either 11.3.1 or 11.4
11.4 states that players who finish their games are spectators. If you are analysing a game then you are not a spectator. I'm sure you would be unhappy if two people walked in off the street and sat down next to you and started playing a game, even if the were quiet.
11.3.1 bans analysis. Technically it does say on another board but since your game has finished it is no longer your board and is effectively 'another' board.
The naming of the room as the 'playing area' might also give a clue as to which activities are allowed in it. (11.2.2)
With regard to tables, lighting, space etc., if you read it carefully these are only regulations for FIDE's own tournaments. They are recommendations for other events. Indeed different table heights are given at different places in the FIDE handbook.
I hope this helps.
The two Laws which cover this are either 11.3.1 or 11.4
11.4 states that players who finish their games are spectators. If you are analysing a game then you are not a spectator. I'm sure you would be unhappy if two people walked in off the street and sat down next to you and started playing a game, even if the were quiet.
11.3.1 bans analysis. Technically it does say on another board but since your game has finished it is no longer your board and is effectively 'another' board.
The naming of the room as the 'playing area' might also give a clue as to which activities are allowed in it. (11.2.2)
With regard to tables, lighting, space etc., if you read it carefully these are only regulations for FIDE's own tournaments. They are recommendations for other events. Indeed different table heights are given at different places in the FIDE handbook.
I hope this helps.