Zero Tolerance Rule
Following representation by the Association of Chess Professionals, the Presidential Board in Sofia confirmed their previous decision that Organisers of events where the zero tolerance rule was in operation should be obliged to provide participants with the best conditions in order that they can respect the rule.
For events with more than 30 participants, a large digital countdown clock must be installed in the playing hall. For events with less than 30 players an announcement by microphone must be made 5 minutes before the game is due to start and again one minute before the start of the game.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
If chess players don’t take showers, they should be forfeited. Hehe
Does the zero tolerance rule cover power outages and lights being turned off?
Yes of course it covers this. There is no tolerance so the players all lose. Simple. What, did you expect something sensible when we understand that this rule is from Ilhumzhinov. That’s why Karpov is needed as FIDE President. To save the players (the most important people of all) from these stupid rules.