Community Guidelines

Chess is a game of honor. Read our guidelines on sportsmanship, chat etiquette, and fair play expectations for all members of the royal community.

The Short Version

Be civil — disagree about chess, not about people.
No insults after a loss, and no gloating after a win.
No harassment, hate speech, threats or sexual content.
No spam, scams, or buying and selling accounts, ratings or results.
Never share engine analysis to help a player during a live game.
Respect privacy — do not post personal information, including your own.
Report problems instead of retaliating, and let moderators handle them.

Breaking these rules can lead to content removal, a mute, a suspension, or a permanent ban depending on how serious it is. The full rules, the reporting process and how to appeal a decision are set out in our Community Policy, and competitive integrity is covered in the Fair Play & Anti-Cheating Policy. To report something, email contact@chessox.com.