Rule 1.

Competitive Spirits Engaged. 

The mission of Chess&Whiskey is to bring culture, camaraderie, and community to the individual man. We set about to host  cheerful , competitive environments, giving familiar and new invited participants a sense of sportsmanship to engage in. Therefore effort, generosity, and style, remain pillars to the group. Sport coat attire is the default dress coat for tournament tastings. Admission includes a bottle of quality whiskey or an entrance fee.

Rule 2.

A Taste for every Match.

To win a Chess&Whiskey, one must compete at chess under the influence of distilled alcohol. At the start of each game, both players pour themselves at least 1 fingers of whiskey. Players names are recorded next to their choices. At the conclusion of each match, the results are recorded, the players shake hands and finish their glasses together. No player may advance to the next round without finishing their taste from previous. Admission does include a bottle of high end whiskey

Rule 3.

Timing and Touching 

      Especially as the event plays out, intoxication and challenge increases.  Inevitably there will be mistakes made during gameplay.  These are to be accepted and seen through.  The piece you touch during your turn is the piece you must move. Maintaining this order will increase the efficiency of the tournament and decrease the opportunity for disagreement and confusion to arise. Lastly a draw may not be offered nor received. A stale mate or dead board is the only way to end in a tie. A tie is worth .5 points on the scoreboard. 

NOT A RULE BUT JUST GOOD PRACTICE: After the result of the Game is Recorded it is common courtesy to reset the board for the next game.

Know the Basics Before you Play!

See the official Rules of Chess here