Hello how may I help you? hi can you clarify some game rules? hi can you clarify some game rules? Sure which game do you need help with? scrabble Okay how can I help? who determines the first player, second, etc. In scrabble, most people flip a coin to see who starts first or they play counterclockwise. In chess, the white player always goes first, even though it is thought to be an uneven advantage. sorry about that, I meant in the game of chess. No problem. There's a debate going on about who should go first in chess. Traditionally it was always the white player. thank for that clarification and info. Hope you have a great game!