More important clarifications/changes to the Blitz rules

[Micah_Smith]

Several other good changes that have to do with Blitz and the creation of the Blitz rating system would be to add in the chapter on the USCF rating system that matches can be Blitz rated and mention USCF Blitz ratings in rule 28D1.

[Micah_Smith]

@relyea

@wintdoan

3.) Before play begins, both players should inspect the position of the pieces and the setting of the clock, since once each side has completed a move the position on the board and the time on the clock remain as set.

Note, that’s the main body of 3. 3a is basically states an implication of 3 + the procedure for castling. There is nothing in either rule that depends upon where the opponent’s pieces started. Is there?

It can, however, be simplified to mention King alone rather than King and Queen (since you don’t castle with the Queen).

Personally, I prefer the FIDE rule. People shouldn’t be rewarded for setting the board up incorrectly.

Alex Relyea

I agree. It would be great if you would be willing to submit an ADM on this Alex (this ADM should probably also clarify what the rule is for regular and quick chess as well).