My time-out behaviour

I claim time-outs when:

1) my opponent suddenly doesn't move in a lost position. I sent a
reminder first and wait a day or so.
2) my opponent has stopped moving in all his games without notice. I
wait a few days if it is a 3 day timeout. (happens mostly when
someone leaves the site)
3) my opponent doesn't move in a position that is clearly better for
me. I sent a reminder first and wait a few days.
4) if the position is equal (or worse for me) and my opponent doesn't
move I will sent a reminder, wait two weeks or so, then I claim

When my opponent doesn't move when the game is in the opening
stages ie less than 10 moves or so (hasn't happened sofar), not even
after a reminder, I think I will delete the game.

Otto

Unless I am mistaken, you can't delete a game after three moves have been made.
At that point it becomes an official game and can only end in victory for one
party or the other.

That's right (and as it should be, since after that it would be possible
for one side to have an advantage).

If you are in a position to claim a win by time-out you can also delete
the game if you wish. click on 'manage games'. I guess this is for
people who do not like winning via timeouts, only by beating people

Mark

Yes you can!
Normally you can't.
Only if your opponent doesn't move within the time limit (and you can
claim) you have the possibility to delete the game.
To do so you go to "your games", then "manage games" and
choose "delete", then "update".
I have never done this so I'm not completely sure.

Huh! I had no idea...

I just archive the game if no moves have been made in sometime.There are
numerous things that can happen in "real life".

I guess it comes down to if you want to gain points or if you just want to push
wood.