This page describes the editorial standards behind every article published on 10cric. The goal is simple: useful, honest writing about chess that readers can trust.
The site is editorially independent. There are no advertisers, no sponsors, and no commercial partners influencing what gets covered or how. Dakota Bell chooses topics based on what readers ask about and what the editor has direct experience with — not based on what would make money.
Articles draw on three things: the editor's first-hand experience, primary sources (manufacturer documentation, original research, official guidance), and reputable secondary sources where they add value. Where a claim cannot be verified, it is either left out or marked clearly as opinion. Hearsay and uncited tips from other blogs are not used.
Mistakes happen. When a factual error is identified — by the editor or a reader — the article is corrected as quickly as possible. Material corrections are noted in a short editor's note at the bottom of the piece, including what was changed and when. Minor edits (typos, grammar) are made silently.
Where the editor has a personal connection to a product or person mentioned, it is disclosed in the article itself. Where a piece relies heavily on a single external source, that source is named in-line, not buried at the bottom. The author byline links to the about page so readers can see who wrote what they are reading.
Reader feedback is taken seriously. If you spot a problem with an article — factual, ethical, or otherwise — please write to [email protected]. Substantive concerns are reviewed within a few days.