Some players might sneak a peak at some opening notes in a tournament game, or ask advice of a stronger friend. Neither is kosher. Others may run off to the bathroom or their hotel room to analyze on a pocket set. Not good. Still worse, some will consult a computer - either a program on their smartphone, or will receive moves through an intermediary or by some other technique. This is terrible.
But all the same, one has to give such players at least a modicum of credit. They show up, they execute their moves, and at least some of them make some moves of their own choosing. But the Don Cup 2010 International in Azov, Russia? Now that is something else altogether. Have a look at Ken Regan's report on that rather remarkable event.
(HT: Ken Regan, Ross Hytnen)