won't move

is there anything you can do when they wont move to speed up win. he's only got a king and im afraid of the 5 move rule that just got me a stale mate when i was totally winning ? Thx

@Bradsterd

What is the 5 move rule?

@Bradsterd i found it in the rules better not get tricked into moving the same move 3 times when your totally winning or its a draw WOW.

What happens if my opponents stop playing?
FAQ

A draw can be claimed without any interaction from your opponent under a number of conditions. These are as follows:

No piece capture or pawn movement has occurred for over 50 consecutive moves (100 half moves). Therefore the game has not progressed and a draw may be claimed by either player during their next move.

Insufficient material remains on the board to finish the game. If only two kings remain then either player may claim a draw during their next move.

Third repetition of a position. If any identical position appears three times during a game, then the game can be claimed as a draw. Please note that each repetition must be identical with regards to en passant and castling availability. A draw can only be claimed along with a move that contributes to a repetition. Claiming after the repetition has occurred is not possible, unless the same position can be repeated again on a future move.

@Bradsterd

I'm not allowed to comment about a game in progress, so I won't.

However I can say that:

i) There is no way to force your opponent to move more quickly

ii) The rules for claiming draws are described here: FAQ

@aquatabby
thx yeah its rude to be such a sore looser its just a game and i guess they can keep it going for months a7 day time bank. heres the game
https://www.redhotpawn.com/chess/play-chess.php?gameid=13799310&cbqsid=4803

@Bradsterd

Resign it, alter your game settings - put it down to experience🚬

@hells-caretaker said
@Bradsterd

Resign it, alter your game settings - put it down to experience🚬

I agree, resign and don't let one game get you down. The only thing I would add is try to go over the game w/ a much stronger player, and learn what you could have done better. They'll always be another opponent.

@bradsterd said
@Bradsterd i found it in the rules better not get tricked into moving the same move 3 times when your totally winning or its a draw WOW.

What happens if my opponents stop playing?
FAQ

Occasionally this does happen. If it is within three moves (remember moves are counted in pairs) you can simply delete the game. You will not be able to claim the w ...[text shortened]... ition has occurred is not possible, unless the same position can be repeated again on a future move.

If you do not want to be caught with the repetition stalemate, do not repeat the same moves.

I only play 1 day 0 bank, even that is too slow.

From time to time you will find people who slow play losing positions hoping that you will be in a car accident and die so they can get your points.

I like 3 days per move, 7 day timebank. Sometimes I'm too busy to move on the weekends.

I don't care for any longer than 3 days.

Moral of the story: pay attention to the time control before accepting a game.

@Bradsterd

It's ruder to publicly whine about someone playing by the rules. Deal with it one way or another. Remember, it's only a game.

@bradsterd said
@aquatabby
thx yeah its rude to be such a sore looser its just a game and i guess they can keep it going for months a7 day time bank. heres the game
https://www.redhotpawn.com/chess/play-chess.php?gameid=13799310&cbqsid=4803

Your opponent may be employing the time-honoured and totally valid strategy of hoping you get hit by a bus. Look both ways.

@bradsterd said
@aquatabby
thx yeah its rude to be such a sore looser its just a game and i guess they can keep it going for months a7 day time bank. heres the game
https://www.redhotpawn.com/chess/play-chess.php?gameid=13799310&cbqsid=4803

I suggest you learn to use the conditional move feature. You can just program the system to make the remaining moves for you using Deep Mode. That way even if you do die in the meantime you'll have the consolation of knowing you'll win anyway.

@eladar said
What is the 5 move rule?

After a fivefold repetition of position the tournament director can declare the game
to be drawn. Does not apply to most correspondence games and I assume not RHP.

@eladar said
If you do not want to be caught with the repetition stalemate, do not repeat the same moves.

Nitpick: it's a draw, not a stalemate. A stalemate is a specific, different kind of draw.