What are the rules for playing?

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What are the rules for playing?
Rules of Chess Please see this article to get started playing the world's greatest game! Rules of Chess.com You may only have one Chess.com member account. (See here for reasons why.) Outside assistance from other people, computers/chess engines, or endgame tablebases is entirely prohibited In turn-based chess, You MAY use books, magazines, or other articles. You may also use computer databases (including Chess.com's Game Explorer). for opening moves. Openings books and game databases may be consulted for Online (correspondence-style) Chess only No reference tools of any sort are permitted in Live Chess Treat others with respect and expect the same! Have fun! :)
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