Timeout problem

MartinPearson

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08 Mar 13

MartinPearson

Joined: 01 Sep 12
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08 Mar 13

What to do if an opponent fails to make his move at the end of a game when his position is lost (mate next or next to one move) and his timeout has expired but he still has 7 days of time bank remaining?

mwmiller

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Joined: 25 Feb 01
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08 Mar 13

Originally posted by MartinPearson
What to do if an opponent fails to make his move at the end of a game when his position is lost (mate next or next to one move) and his timeout has expired but he still has 7 days of time bank remaining?

Wait until the time bank is zero.
Watch for the skull to appear to the right of the "my games" page for the game, and when it appears, click it.

MartinPearson

Joined: 01 Sep 12
Moves: 4842

09 Mar 13

Thank you for that. So I have to wait for the full 7 days before I can claim the points, do I? Nothing else I can do?

Sebastian Yap

Joined: 07 Jul 12
Moves: 2114

09 Mar 13

Yes, there is nothing else you can do.

Kewpie

Felis Australis

Australia

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09 Mar 13

Originally posted by MartinPearson
Thank you for that. So I have to wait for the full 7 days before I can claim the points, do I? Nothing else I can do?

You may actually gain an extra point or two from the wait, because your opponent has two wins coming up soon, which will boost his rating.

MartinPearson

Joined: 01 Sep 12
Moves: 4842

09 Mar 13

Thank you.

mwmiller

RHP Member No.16

Joined: 25 Feb 01
Moves: 104431

09 Mar 13

If you're in a hurry and don't care about the rating points or the win, you can resign.

You should always check the time controls you are getting involved with before you start a game. If they are not acceptable, just cancel the game before it starts and pick times you like.