Tips

Before the game starts

• If a player has a medical device, they MUST tell the arbiter before play, and they MUST let their opponent know.

Once the game starts

• Keep a note on paper of missing opponents. Note the board numbers, the colour and the name - this way if they show up you can point them straight to their board.

After the default time elapses

In certain tournaments, a re-pairing system may be in place after the default time has elapsed. This allows players with no opponent to be re-paired with another opponent for a rated game. This typically only occurs if time is available and would normally have the shortened time instead of the full allocated time for other games.

• Players must consent to being re-paired (you should ask both players if they'd like to be re-paired)

Near the end of the game

• When giving out scoresheets, wait until a player has pressed the clock, then give the scoresheet to them (and the same for the opponent - wait for them to play their move first). This avoid disturbing the player during their move.