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Touch-Move Rule

Tournament (Touch-Move Rule)
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Touch-Move Rule means that if a player deliberately touches one of their own pieces, they must move that piece, and if they deliberately touch an opponent's piece, they must capture it if a capture is possible.

Key Points

  • In official competitions, it is enforced by the arbiter.
  • A declaration to adjust, such as J'adoube, is an exception.
  • It is a fundamental rule for discipline and fair play.