does archiving a game cancel it?

My opponent and I have agreed to reset pieces to a previous position to play from there, and we don't want to finish the game from the point we were at. If I archive the game and forget about it, will I lose (it's my turn) when the time runs out, and will my rating be affected?

Yes - you will lose.

Why don't you agree to a draw?

Archiving will not cancel the game, nor will it timeout unless your opponent clicks the skull icon. It will remain a game and use one of your six available games until you win,lose or draw. As suggested above best idea is draw it and then archive.

-J

Originally posted by Arga Warga
My opponent and I have agreed to reset pieces to a previous position to play from there, and we don't want to finish the game from the point we were at. If I archive the game and forget about it, will I lose (it's my turn) when the time runs out, and will my rating be affected?

As was stated, best is to call it a draw. If you both leave the game active in the archive next to move could time it out at any time, or if left alone, you will be limited to 5 active games with a 6th in the archive.

Call it a draw, or the decided loser of the position should resign. Otherwise, finish the game if you can't agree on these options.

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