Expert: Wuyanbu Zutali - 3/17/2010

Question
Hello sir,
I have very big trouble...
first i tell my problem to you..
i making two illegal moves. which i accept
& there is chance of three illegal moves only..
but at the 3rd illegal move (touching the piece of opposition first before my piece while i am destroying opponent piece),
the opponent player not take objection but referee take objection before opponent player. Because of referee, opponent player knows that i playing illegal move.
My thought is that why the referee tell me the my illegal moves rather than the opponent player?..How he can interfere in match?
It is very sereous problem. & It is Final Match..
Please reply...

Answer
Hello!

First things first.

In chess we don't have referees. We have tournament directors and monitors.
According to USCF (United State Chess Federation) rules, an outside observer cannot comment of the game.
It's called unsolicited advice and a no-no.
If an illegal move is made then the game goes on. Now if the players ask the tournament director/monitor to help clarify a problem such as the chess board fell over and the pieces  hit the floor is the kind of help they can give to set things right.
Or a player can ask for insufficient losing chances for a draw. To make a long story short, the players decide the game not the peanut gallery.
Also, illegal moves happen but be careful and watch what you are doing. Slow down!