1. Every game should begin and end with the players shaking hands and either wishing each other good luck or congratulating each other for playing a good game.
2. Never gloat over a victory (no happy dances) or have a temper tantrum over a defeat (even if you're just mad at yourself).
3. Talking should be kept to a minimum. Chess is a game of concentration and a quiet atmosphere is necessary.
4. Never comment on another game that is in progress, it distracts the other players and is considered to be rude behavior (this is called kibbitzing).
5. If you make a mistake or you see someone else make a mistake don't fall off your chair or make any noise. It might be that your opponent will not notice your mistake if you play quietly.
6. Never touch your opponents' piece unless you are taking it from the board.
7. Never, ever accuse your opponent of something they didn't do or lie about your move in order to save a piece. Chess is a game of honor. People who do these things are not allowed in our club.
8. Don't knock over pieces before you take them. This is considered rude behavior.
9. If you need to adjust a piece, you must first say, "adjust" before you touch it.
10. If you touch a piece (without saying "adjust"), you must move it. The only exceptions to this rule are: 1) If you are in check and must move your king out of danger, or 2) The piece you touched cannot be legally moved.
11. Once you remove your hand from the piece, you cannot move it to another location unless you have made an illegal move.
12. If you disagree with what your opponent has done and believe he/she has made an illegal move, raise your hand and ask for help.
13. You do not have to say "check".
14. Reset the board when your game is finished