The Rules of Play for Ladder Games

 1. This is just for fun - no actual prizes!  Participation in the
    ladder is completely optional.

 2. For a game to be "official", both players must agree before the
    game starts that the results will count toward the ladder.
    Players must record the result on the official sheet (for in-class
    games) or the challenger should email me (matt@marlboro.edu) the
    result of the game (for out-of-class games).

 3. Each ladder participant must be available to play at least one
    ladder game during the weekly session.  If a player is challenged
    and is not in class, a win is awarded to the challenger.

 4. A player may challenge only those players up to 3 rungs above
    him/her.

 5. If a player is challenged by a lower ranked player, he/she must
    play the challenger before making or accepting any other
    challenges.

 6. If a lower ranked player beats a higher ranked player, the players
    switch places in the ladder.  Otherwise, the positions remain the
    same.

 7. Any new members will join at the bottom of the ladder and will
    have to work their way up.

 8. Games can be played at any time control agreed by the players.  If
    there is diasagreement, you should have a time control of ten
    minutes each to complete the whole game (so, in effect, either
    player can insist on this time control).

 Matt Ollis
 Marlboro College
 Fall 2004